Phosphophyllite

Phosphate Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 3.25 (3-3.5)
Typical Size 0.5-10 carats (commercial: 1-5 carats; extremely fragile)
Typical Price Range $500-3,000+ per carat (commercial: $1,000-2,000; blue-green Bolivia $2,000-3,000+)
Rarity Level Singular Occurrence
Availability Level Museum Grade Rarity
Availability Driver Limited Deposits
Investment Appropriateness Collector Gems

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MODERATELY BULLISH
58.75

Score Components

Geo rarity
100
Mkt availability
100
Invest Appr
0
hardness
5
price
65

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Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Zinc iron phosphate; exceptional blue-green color. Extremely soft and perfect cleavage makes it one of most fragile gems.

Availability Description: Extremely rare from Bolivian tin mines; collector holy grail; too fragile for any wear; museum specimens.

Investment Description: Exceptionally rare and fragile; museum-quality only; extreme softness and cleavage; pure display specimen; high collector demand.

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