Sinhalite
Borate GroupKey Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 6.75 (6.5-7) |
| Typical Size | 0.5-10 carats (commercial: 1-5 carats; larger clean stones rare) |
| Typical Price Range | $50-500+ per carat (commercial: $100-300; fine honey-brown $300-500+) |
| Rarity Level | Unique Geological |
| Availability Level | Collectors Market |
| Availability Driver | Limited Deposits |
| Investment Appropriateness | Collector Gems |
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NEUTRAL
49.38
Score Components
Geo rarity
85
Mkt availability
85
Invest Appr
0
hardness
10
price
45
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Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Magnesium aluminum borate originally misidentified as peridot; named after Sri Lanka (Sinhala). Honey-brown to greenish-brown color with high luster.
Availability Description: Available through specialty dealers; Sri Lankan material primary source; established collector gem since 1952 identification.
Investment Description: Rare borate mineral with interesting history; established collector market; moderate prices for fine specimens; primarily Sri Lankan origin.
Seller Prices
| Seller | Faceted Price | Rough Price | Asking PPC, Faceted | Asking PPC, Rough |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemstorewholesale | - | - | $216.22/ct | - |
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Origin Variants
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Color Variants
| Variant | Color | Rarity | Price Multiplier | Multiplier in MC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Sinhalite | Brown | Common | x1.00 | - |
| Green Sinhalite | Green | Uncommon | x1.00 | - |
| Yellow Sinhalite | Yellow | Uncommon | x1.00 | - |
| Yellow-Brown Sinhalite | Yellow-Brown | Common | x1.00 | - |
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Other gems in the Borate Group:
| Gem Type | Investment Ranking | Typical Price | Listing Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Painite | Speculative Collector Gems | $3000.00/ct | $2671.89/ct | $642.85/ct |
| Hambergite | Collector Gems | $200.00/ct | - | $422.54/ct |
| Rhodizite | Speculative Collector Gems | $180.00/ct | - | - |
| Sinhalite | Collector Gems | - | $216.22/ct | - |
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