Phenakite

Beryllium Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 7.75 (7.5-8)
Typical Size 0.5-20 carats (commercial: 1-10 carats; clean stones over 10 carats rare)
Typical Price Range $500-5,000+ per carat (commercial: $1,000-3,000; fine colorless Russian $3,000-5,000+)
Rarity Level Unique Geological
Availability Level Collectors Market
Availability Driver Limited Deposits
Investment Appropriateness Emerging Investment Gems

Pricing

Typical Price
$800.00
per carat
Listing Price
$155.58
per carat
Sold Price
$127.22
per carat
My Price
N/A
per carat

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BULLISH
75.0

Score Components

Geo rarity
85
Mkt availability
85
Invest Appr
75
hardness
45
price
65

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Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Rare beryllium silicate; exceptionally clear crystals prized by collectors. Fine specimens from Russia, Brazil, and Madagascar.

Availability Description: Fine phenakite trades through specialty dealers and auctions; Russian material most valued; limited mainstream presence.

Investment Description: Rare beryllium mineral with exceptional clarity and brilliance; established collector market; Russian origin commands premium; good appreciation potential for finest specimens.

Seller Prices

Seller Faceted Price Rough Price
shahim2015 $127.22/ct -

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Origin Variants

Origin Rarity Price Multiplier
Burma Very Rare x2.00
Brazil Rare x1.50
Russia Very Rare x1.80

Color Variants

Variant Color Rarity Price Multiplier
Colorless Phenakite Colorless Common x1.00
Light Blue Phenakite Light Blue Rare x1.00
Pink Phenakite Pink Rare x1.00
Yellow Phenakite Yellow Uncommon x1.00

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