Rutilated Quartz

Mineral Group: Quartz Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 7.0 (7)
Typical Size 1-50 carats (commercial: 3-20 carats; larger stones available)
Typical Price Range $5-100 per carat (commercial: $15-60; golden rutile needles)
Rarity Level Limited Occurrence
Availability Level Readily Available
Availability Driver Readily Available
Investment Appropriateness Fashion/Trend Gems

Pricing

Typical Price
$20.00
per carat
Listing Price
N/A
per carat
Sold Price
$2.00
per carat
Discount Level
0.1
vs typical

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Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Quartz with rutile needle inclusions; golden and red rutile most valued.

Availability Description: Available through gem dealers; quality of rutile pattern determines value.

Investment Description: Collector quartz variety; limited investment potential; designer jewelry interest.

BEARISH
37.5

Score Components

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

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Investment Ranking Calculation

The composite score of 37.5 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%): 25 points

Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (35 × 0.25) + (25 × 0.25) + (25 × 0.125) + (25 × 0.125) = 37.5

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