Purple Fluorite

Mineral Group: Fluorite Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 4.0 (4)
Typical Size 1-50+ carats (commercial: 5-30 carats; large clean stones common but soft)
Typical Price Range $5-30 per carat (commercial: $10-20; softness limits jewelry use)
Rarity Level Abundant Minerals
Availability Level Consistently Available
Availability Driver Consistent Deposits
Investment Appropriateness Unknown

Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Fluorite crystals are common in many hydrothermal deposits; purple color is widely available.

Availability Description: Widely available as specimens and decorative stones; gem-grade fluorite is offered through mineral dealers and collectors' channels.

Investment Description: No description available.

Colors

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Investment Ranking Calculation

The composite score of 12.5 is calculated using a weighted formula:

  • Geological Rarity (25%): 35 points
  • Market Availability (25%): 10 points
  • Investment Appropriateness (25%): 0 points
  • Hardness (12.5%): 5 points
  • Price Range (12.5%): 5 points

Formula: (35 × 0.25) + (10 × 0.25) + (0 × 0.25) + (5 × 0.125) + (5 × 0.125) = 12.5

VERY BEARISH
12.5

Score Components

Geo rarity
35
Mkt availability
10
Invest Appr
0
hardness
5
price
5