Rhodolite

Mineral Group: Garnet Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 7.25 (7-7.5)
Typical Size Unknown
Typical Price Range $50-500 per carat (commercial: $100-300; raspberry-pink color most valued)
Rarity Level Limited Occurrence
Availability Level Readily Available
Availability Driver Readily Available
Investment Appropriateness Fashion/Trend Gems

Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Pyrope-almandine garnet mix with distinctive raspberry to purple-red color; occurs with moderate frequency in several regions.

Availability Description: Popular purplish-red garnet in commercial jewelry; readily available through gem dealers and jewelry retailers in various sizes.

Investment Description: Popular raspberry-pink garnet in jewelry market; moderate availability; fashion-driven with stable demand; limited appreciation potential.

Colors

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Investment Ranking Calculation

The composite score of 40.0 is calculated using a weighted formula:

  • Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
  • Market Availability (25%): 35 points
  • Investment Appropriateness (25%): 25 points
  • Hardness (12.5%): 25 points
  • Price Range (12.5%): 45 points

Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (35 × 0.25) + (25 × 0.25) + (25 × 0.125) + (45 × 0.125) = 40.0

BEARISH
40.0

Score Components

Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
35
Invest Appr
25
hardness
25
price
45