Pink Topaz
Mineral Group: Topaz Group
Key Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 8.0 (8) |
| Typical Size | 0.5-20 carats (commercial: 1-8 carats; natural pink in larger sizes is rare) |
| Typical Price Range | $200-2,000+ per carat (commercial: $400-1,000; natural untreated pink rare) |
| Rarity Level | Limited Occurrence |
| Availability Level | Limited Supply |
| Availability Driver | Limited Deposits |
| Investment Appropriateness | Fashion/Trend Gems |
Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Natural pink topaz is uncommon; most pink topaz is heat-treated or represents the pink end of imperial topaz color range.
Availability Description: Natural pink topaz is rare and expensive; occasionally available through high-end dealers and auctions as an alternative to imperial topaz.
Investment Description: Natural pink topaz quite rare but limited market recognition; moderate collector appeal; some appreciation potential for natural untreated material but illiquid market.
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Investment Ranking Calculation
The composite score of 55.0 is calculated using a weighted formula:
- Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
- Market Availability (25%): 65 points
- Investment Appropriateness (25%): 25 points
- Hardness (12.5%): 65 points
- Price Range (12.5%): 65 points
Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (65 × 0.25) + (25 × 0.25) + (65 × 0.125) + (65 × 0.125) = 55.0
MODERATELY BULLISH
55.0
Score Components
Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
65
Invest Appr
25
hardness
65
price
65