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Rare Earth Carbonate Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 4.5 (4.5)
Typical Size 0.5-10 carats (commercial: 1-5 carats; faceted gems rare)
Typical Price Range $50-400+ per carat (commercial: $100-250; golden-brown over 2ct $300-400+)
Rarity Level Unique Geological
Availability Level Collectors Market
Availability Driver Limited Deposits
Investment Appropriateness Collector Gems
NEUTRAL
46.25

Score Components

Geo rarity
85
Mkt availability
85
Invest Appr
0
hardness
5
price
25

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Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Rare earth calcium carbonate fluoride; golden-brown to yellowish color. Contains cerium and lanthanum; collector mineral with attractive color.

Availability Description: Available through specialty dealers; Colombia and Montana sources; primarily collector interest for rare earth content.

Investment Description: Rare earth mineral with attractive golden color; soft for jewelry; limited collector market; primarily for mineral collectors.

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