Sunstone
Feldspar GroupKey Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 6.25 (6-6.5) |
| Typical Size | 1-30 carats (commercial: 3-15 carats; larger stones available) |
| Typical Price Range | $10-200 per carat (commercial: $30-100; Oregon with schiller $100-200+) |
| Rarity Level | Limited Occurrence |
| Availability Level | Readily Available |
| Availability Driver | Readily Available |
| Investment Appropriateness | Fashion/Trend Gems |
Pricing
Typical Price
$60.00
per carat
MC Price
N/A
per carat
Listing Price
$30.42
per carat
Sold Price
$15.36
per carat
My Price
N/A
per carat
Hunt Target Price
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per carat
Price Calculator
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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: Feldspar with aventurescence; Oregon sunstone with copper inclusions is most valued.
Availability Description: Available through gem dealers; Oregon copper-bearing varieties command premium prices.
Investment Description: Oregon sunstone has collector appeal; limited investment potential; fashion-driven market; primarily personal jewelry.
Seller Prices
| Seller | Faceted Price | Rough Price | Asking PPC, Faceted | Asking PPC, Rough |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trueblueminerals | $70.20/ct | $7.74/ct | $85.92/ct | - |
| dreamz916 | $34.67/ct | - | - | - |
| preciousgems | $31.98/ct | - | - | - |
| preciouscarats | $28.14/ct | - | - | - |
| gemsmine | $23.88/ct | - | - | - |
| khanjee | $20.73/ct | - | - | - |
| qualitygemsmine | $10.55/ct | - | - | - |
| galleria | $3.98/ct | - | - | - |
| crysta1gems | $2.36/ct | - | - | - |
| perfectgems | $1.80/ct | - | - | - |
| fakhr | $1.12/ct | - | $1.50/ct | - |
| gemex | $0.87/ct | - | $25.01/ct | - |
| uniqueemerald | $0.78/ct | - | - | - |
| thegemportal | $0.54/ct | - | - | - |
| sedagems | - | $2.20/ct | - | - |
| raregems | - | $1.07/ct | - | $0.92/ct |
| simplygems | - | - | $71.88/ct | - |
| anandandeiv-gems | - | - | $68.81/ct | - |
| shahim2015 | - | - | $13.21/ct | - |
Price History (Last 3 Years)
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Origin Variants
| Origin | Rarity | Price Multiplier | Multiplier in MC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | Uncommon | x1.50 | - |
| Tanzania | Uncommon | x1.20 | - |
| India | Common | x0.85 | - |
Color Variants
| Variant | Color | Rarity | Price Multiplier | Multiplier in MC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicolor Sunstone | Bicolor | Uncommon | x1.00 | - |
| Colorless Sunstone | Colorless | Uncommon | x1.00 | - |
| Green Sunstone | Green | Rare | x1.00 | - |
| Orange Sunstone | Orange | Common | x1.00 | - |
| Red Sunstone | Red | Uncommon | 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 Feldspar Group:
| Gem Type | Investment Ranking | Typical Price | Listing Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labradorite | Non-Investment Gems | $80.00/ct | $4.88/ct | $4.10/ct |
| Sunstone | Fashion/Trend Gems | $60.00/ct | $30.42/ct | $15.36/ct |
| Orthoclase | Non-Investment Gems | $55.00/ct | $27.71/ct | $11.65/ct |
| Amazonite | Non-Investment Gems | $50.00/ct | $1.03/ct | $0.60/ct |
| Andesine | Non-Investment Gems | $45.00/ct | $38.36/ct | $22.90/ct |
| Moonstone | Fashion/Trend Gems | $40.00/ct | $21.24/ct | $6.40/ct |
| Bytownite | Fashion/Trend Gems | $35.00/ct | $87.19/ct | - |
| Oligoclase | Non-Investment Gems | $35.00/ct | $41.16/ct | $191.55/ct |
| Feldspar | Fashion/Trend Gems | $30.00/ct | $29.04/ct | $7.99/ct |
| Albite | Fashion/Trend Gems | $20.00/ct | - | - |
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