White Zircon
Mineral Group: Zircon Group
Key Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 7.5 (7.5) |
| Typical Size | 0.5-20 carats (commercial: 1-10 carats; typically cut small as diamond alternative) |
| Typical Price Range | $30-150 per carat (commercial: $50-100; diamond alternative) |
| Rarity Level | Limited Occurrence |
| Availability Level | Readily Available |
| Availability Driver | Readily Available |
| Investment Appropriateness | Non-Investment Gems |
Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Colorless zircon; occurs naturally or can be produced by heat treatment of other zircon colors.
Availability Description: Used as a diamond simulant historically; available through jewelry retailers and vintage markets at budget-friendly prices.
Investment Description: Diamond simulant with limited demand; abundant treated material; no investment value; used in budget jewelry applications only.
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Investment Ranking Calculation
The composite score of 35.0 is calculated using a weighted formula:
- Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
- Market Availability (25%): 35 points
- Investment Appropriateness (25%): 5 points
- Hardness (12.5%): 45 points
- Price Range (12.5%): 25 points
Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (35 × 0.25) + (5 × 0.25) + (45 × 0.125) + (25 × 0.125) = 35.0
BEARISH
35.0
Score Components
Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
35
Invest Appr
5
hardness
45
price
25