Spodumene
Spodumene GroupKey Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 6.75 (6.5-7) |
| Typical Size | 1-50+ carats (commercial: 3-20 carats; large clean crystals available) |
| Typical Price Range | $20-300+ per carat (commercial: $40-150; fine colors $150-300+) |
| Rarity Level | Limited Occurrence |
| Availability Level | Readily Available |
| Availability Driver | Limited Deposits |
| Investment Appropriateness | Fashion/Trend Gems |
Pricing
Typical Price
$30.00
per carat
MC Price
N/A
per carat
Listing Price
$10.11
per carat
Sold Price
$2.52
per carat
My Price
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per carat
Hunt Target Price
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BEARISH
35.62
Score Components
Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
35
Invest Appr
25
hardness
10
price
25
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Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Lithium aluminum silicate mineral. Generic spodumene entry; includes kunzite (pink) and hiddenite (green) varieties. Good brilliance but perfect cleavage requires care.
Availability Description: Available through gem dealers; kunzite more common than hiddenite; large crystals from Afghanistan and Brazil.
Investment Description: Attractive gem with cleavage concerns; fashion-driven market; kunzite variety most popular; limited investment potential; collection gem.
Seller Prices
| Seller | Faceted Price | Rough Price | Asking PPC, Faceted | Asking PPC, Rough |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| finefacetdia | $45.87/ct | - | - | - |
| coolncoolgems | $11.73/ct | - | $16.74/ct | - |
| gemstar | $7.51/ct | - | $9.29/ct | - |
| everlastinggems | $7.09/ct | - | - | - |
| gemsofafrica | $4.77/ct | - | - | - |
| mineralsmaniastones | $3.09/ct | - | - | - |
| allsapphires | $2.56/ct | - | - | - |
| bahoominerali | $1.99/ct | - | - | - |
| mogokstone | $1.95/ct | - | - | - |
| qualitygemsmine | $1.94/ct | - | - | - |
| crysta1gems | $1.94/ct | - | - | - |
| divinejewelry | $1.25/ct | - | - | - |
| saktrllc | $1.08/ct | - | - | - |
| gemskies | $0.77/ct | - | - | - |
| mineralsmarvelgems | $0.69/ct | - | - | - |
| menschjewellery | $0.47/ct | - | - | - |
| pakmineralsparadise | $0.45/ct | - | $5.87/ct | - |
| $0.31/ct | - | - | - | |
| sedagems | - | - | $11.33/ct | - |
| kenya-treasure | - | - | $11.25/ct | - |
| gems2000 | - | - | $10.25/ct | - |
| hashimgemsjewellery | - | - | $9.75/ct | - |
| zeerocks | - | - | $4.44/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorless Spodumene | Colorless | Common | x1.00 | - |
| Green Spodumene | Green | Rare | x1.00 | - |
| Pink Spodumene | Pink | Common | x1.00 | - |
| Yellow Spodumene | 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 Spodumene Group:
| Gem Type | Investment Ranking | Typical Price | Listing Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiddenite | Fashion/Trend Gems | $150.00/ct | $12.03/ct | $2.68/ct |
| Spodumene | Fashion/Trend Gems | $30.00/ct | $10.11/ct | $2.52/ct |
| Kunzite | Fashion/Trend Gems | $25.00/ct | $12.79/ct | $3.69/ct |
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