Pyrope

Mineral Group: Garnet Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 7.25 (7-7.5)
Typical Size 0.5-10 carats (commercial: 1-5 carats; typically found in smaller sizes)
Typical Price Range $20-200 per carat (commercial: $30-100; deep red with good clarity $100-200)
Rarity Level Limited Occurrence
Availability Level Readily Available
Availability Driver Readily Available
Investment Appropriateness Non-Investment Gems

Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Magnesium-aluminum garnet with deep red color; occurs in ultramafic rocks and is moderately common.

Availability Description: Available as smaller faceted stones through gem dealers; often used in commercial jewelry at accessible price points.

Investment Description: Common garnet variety with limited market value; no investment potential due to abundance; suitable only for affordable jewelry applications.

Colors

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Investment Ranking Calculation

The composite score of 32.5 is calculated using a weighted formula:

  • Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
  • Market Availability (25%): 35 points
  • Investment Appropriateness (25%): 5 points
  • Hardness (12.5%): 25 points
  • Price Range (12.5%): 25 points

Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (35 × 0.25) + (5 × 0.25) + (25 × 0.125) + (25 × 0.125) = 32.5

BEARISH
32.5

Score Components

Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
35
Invest Appr
5
hardness
25
price
25