Pink Sapphire
Mineral Group: Corundum Group
Key Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 9.0 (9) |
| Typical Size | 0.5-20 carats (commercial: 1-8 carats; larger untreated stones are less common) |
| Typical Price Range | $100-5,000+ per carat (commercial: $300-2,000; untreated vivid pink $2,000-5,000+) |
| Rarity Level | Limited Occurrence |
| Availability Level | Readily Available |
| Availability Driver | Readily Available |
| Investment Appropriateness | Unknown |
Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Pink corundum variety; natural untreated stones in fine colors are less common though commercial material is available.
Availability Description: Smaller and treated pink sapphires are common in retail; untreated, fine-color examples show up occasionally in specialty markets.
Investment Description: No description available.
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Investment Ranking Calculation
The composite score of 33.12 is calculated using a weighted formula:
- Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
- Market Availability (25%): 35 points
- Investment Appropriateness (25%): 0 points
- Hardness (12.5%): 0 points
- Price Range (12.5%): 65 points
Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (35 × 0.25) + (0 × 0.25) + (0 × 0.125) + (65 × 0.125) = 33.12
BEARISH
33.12
Score Components
Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
35
Invest Appr
0
hardness
0
price
65