Tsavorite
Mineral Group: Garnet Group
Key Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 7.25 (7-7.5) |
| Typical Size | 0.25-10 carats (commercial: 0.5-3 carats; clean stones over 5 carats are rare) |
| Typical Price Range | $500-5,000+ per carat (commercial: $1,000-3,000; fine over 2ct $3,000-5,000+) |
| Rarity Level | Unique Geological |
| Availability Level | Collectors Market |
| Availability Driver | Limited Deposits |
| Investment Appropriateness | Emerging Investment Gems |
Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Bright green grossular garnet colored by vanadium and/or chromium; found primarily in East Africa and is geologically rare.
Availability Description: Fine tsavorite appears through specialized dealers and high-end jewelers; larger clean stones command significant prices and collector interest.
Investment Description: Rare green garnet from East Africa gaining investment recognition; limited supply with growing demand; stones over 3ct with vivid color show strong appreciation; increasing auction presence.
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Investment Ranking Calculation
The composite score of 72.5 is calculated using a weighted formula:
- Geological Rarity (25%): 85 points
- Market Availability (25%): 85 points
- Investment Appropriateness (25%): 75 points
- Hardness (12.5%): 25 points
- Price Range (12.5%): 65 points
Formula: (85 × 0.25) + (85 × 0.25) + (75 × 0.25) + (25 × 0.125) + (65 × 0.125) = 72.5
BULLISH
72.5
Score Components
Geo rarity
85
Mkt availability
85
Invest Appr
75
hardness
25
price
65