Xenotime

Mineral Group: Phosphate Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 4.5 (4-5)
Typical Size 0.5-10+ carats (commercial: 1-5 carats; typically sold as specimens)
Typical Price Range $5-40+ per carat (commercial: $10-25; fine crystals $30-40+)
Rarity Level Limited Occurrence
Availability Level Limited Supply
Availability Driver Limited Deposits
Investment Appropriateness Speculative Collector Gems

Pricing

Typical Price
$8.00
per carat
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Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Yttrium phosphate mineral containing rare earth elements. Brown to yellowish-brown with vitreous luster. Collector mineral.

Availability Description: Available through mineral dealers; occasionally faceted for collectors; too soft for jewelry.

Investment Description: Rare earth phosphate; very limited gem market; specimen value; soft for wear; mineralogical interest primarily.

NEUTRAL
46.25

Score Components

Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
65
Invest Appr
50
hardness
5
price
5

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Investment Ranking Calculation

The composite score of 46.25 is calculated using a weighted formula:

  • Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
  • Market Availability (25%): 65 points
  • Investment Appropriateness (25%): 50 points
  • Hardness (12.5%): 5 points
  • Price Range (12.5%): 5 points

Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (65 × 0.25) + (50 × 0.25) + (5 × 0.125) + (5 × 0.125) = 46.25

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