White Topaz
Mineral Group: Topaz Group
Key Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 8.0 (8) |
| Typical Size | 1-50 carats (commercial: 2-30 carats; large clean stones very common) |
| Typical Price Range | $5-30 per carat (commercial: $10-20; extremely common and affordable) |
| Rarity Level | Abundant Minerals |
| Availability Level | Consistently Available |
| Availability Driver | Consistent Deposits |
| Investment Appropriateness | Unknown |
Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Colorless topaz is common and often used as a more affordable gem.
Availability Description: Readily sold through mass-market jewelry channels and online retailers as a cost-effective colorless gem.
Investment Description: No description available.
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Investment Ranking Calculation
The composite score of 20.0 is calculated using a weighted formula:
- Geological Rarity (25%): 35 points
- Market Availability (25%): 10 points
- Investment Appropriateness (25%): 0 points
- Hardness (12.5%): 65 points
- Price Range (12.5%): 5 points
Formula: (35 × 0.25) + (10 × 0.25) + (0 × 0.25) + (65 × 0.125) + (5 × 0.125) = 20.0
VERY BEARISH
20.0
Score Components
Geo rarity
35
Mkt availability
10
Invest Appr
0
hardness
65
price
5