Smithsonite
Carbonate GroupKey Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 4.25 (4-4.5) |
| Typical Size | 1-30 carats (commercial: 3-15 carats; cabochons) |
| Typical Price Range | $20-200+ per carat (commercial: $50-120; blue-green $150-200+) |
| Rarity Level | Limited Occurrence |
| Availability Level | Limited Supply |
| Availability Driver | Limited Deposits |
| Investment Appropriateness | Collector Gems |
Pricing
Typical Price
$40.00
per carat
MC Price
N/A
per carat
Listing Price
$35.18
per carat
Sold Price
$11.91
per carat
My Price
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per carat
Hunt Target Price
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BEARISH
36.25
Score Components
Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
65
Invest Appr
0
hardness
5
price
25
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Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Zinc carbonate in various colors; blue-green most valued. Soft but attractive; primarily cabochon use.
Availability Description: Available through specialty dealers; Kelly Mine (New Mexico) blue material most prized; collector interest.
Investment Description: Attractive colors but soft; established collector market; primarily cabochon specimens; limited jewelry durability.
Seller Prices
| Seller | Faceted Price | Rough Price | Asking PPC, Faceted | Asking PPC, Rough |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ucgems | $70.92/ct | - | - | - |
| gemscorner | $50.47/ct | - | $50.00/ct | - |
| crysta1gems | $11.22/ct | - | $34.23/ct | - |
Price History (Last 3 Years)
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Origin Variants
No origin variants found for this gem.
Color Variants
| Variant | Color | Rarity | Price Multiplier | Multiplier in MC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Smithsonite | Blue | Uncommon | x1.00 | - |
| Green Smithsonite | Green | Common | x1.00 | - |
| Pink Smithsonite | Pink | Uncommon | x1.00 | - |
| Purple Smithsonite | Purple | Rare | x1.00 | - |
| Yellow Smithsonite | Yellow | Common | x1.00 | - |
Price Levels of Origin and Color Variants on MC
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Current Listings
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Other gems in the Carbonate Group:
| Gem Type | Investment Ranking | Typical Price | Listing Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodochrosite | Fashion/Trend Gems | $150.00/ct | $4.79/ct | $86.46/ct |
| Cerussite | Collector Gems | $40.00/ct | - | - |
| Smithsonite | Collector Gems | $40.00/ct | $35.18/ct | $11.91/ct |
| Aragonite | Non-Investment Gems | $8.00/ct | $0.16/ct | $1.46/ct |
| Azurite | Non-Investment Gems | $8.00/ct | $1.51/ct | $1.12/ct |
| Bastnasite | Speculative Collector Gems | $4.00/ct | $171.40/ct | $28.46/ct |
| Malachite | Non-Investment Gems | $3.00/ct | - | - |
| Calcite | Non-Investment Gems | $2.00/ct | $0.50/ct | $0.99/ct |
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