Scapolite

Mineral Group: Scapolite Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 6.0 (5.5-6)
Typical Size 1-20 carats (commercial: 2-10 carats; medium sizes)
Typical Price Range $20-200 per carat (commercial: $50-120; yellow and purple)
Rarity Level Limited Occurrence
Availability Level Limited Supply
Availability Driver Limited Deposits
Investment Appropriateness Fashion/Trend Gems

Pricing

Typical Price
N/A
per carat
Listing Price
$37.31
per carat
Sold Price
$31.06
per carat
Discount Level
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vs typical

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Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Sodium calcium aluminum silicate; yellow and purple varieties most valued.

Availability Description: Available through specialty dealers; cat's eye variety rare.

Investment Description: Collector gem with attractive colors; limited investment potential; cat's eye valuable.

BEARISH
43.12

Score Components

Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
65
Invest Appr
25
hardness
10
price
25

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Investment Ranking Calculation

The composite score of 43.12 is calculated using a weighted formula:

  • Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
  • Market Availability (25%): 65 points
  • Investment Appropriateness (25%): 25 points
  • Hardness (12.5%): 10 points
  • Price Range (12.5%): 25 points

Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (65 × 0.25) + (25 × 0.25) + (10 × 0.125) + (25 × 0.125) = 43.12

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