Peridot

Mineral Group: Olivine Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 6.75 (6.5-7)
Typical Size 1-30 carats (commercial: 2-15 carats; larger stones available but eye-clean material is limiting)
Typical Price Range $50-500 per carat (commercial: $50-200; fine green without brown $200-500)
Rarity Level Limited Occurrence
Availability Level Readily Available
Availability Driver Readily Available
Investment Appropriateness Fashion/Trend Gems

Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Gem-quality olivine; occurs in basaltic rocks and peridotites with deposits in multiple countries.

Availability Description: Widely available in jewelry markets at moderate prices; common in birthstone jewelry (August) and fashion jewelry.

Investment Description: Birthstone demand provides stable market; fine green without brown has moderate value; fashion-driven with limited appreciation potential; suitable for jewelry use.

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Investment Ranking Calculation

The composite score of 38.12 is calculated using a weighted formula:

  • Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
  • Market Availability (25%): 35 points
  • Investment Appropriateness (25%): 25 points
  • Hardness (12.5%): 10 points
  • Price Range (12.5%): 45 points

Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (35 × 0.25) + (25 × 0.25) + (10 × 0.125) + (45 × 0.125) = 38.12

BEARISH
38.12

Score Components

Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
35
Invest Appr
25
hardness
10
price
45