Yellow Apatite

Mineral Group: Apatite Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 5.0 (5)
Typical Size 0.5-10 carats (commercial: 1-5 carats; typically smaller sizes)
Typical Price Range $10-80 per carat (commercial: $20-50; less common color)
Rarity Level Limited Occurrence
Availability Level Readily Available
Availability Driver Readily Available
Investment Appropriateness Unknown

Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Yellow apatite is an uncommon color and sought after by collectors.

Availability Description: Sold occasionally through niche dealers and at gem shows; market demand is primarily from collectors.

Investment Description: No description available.

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Investment Ranking Calculation

The composite score of 26.88 is calculated using a weighted formula:

  • Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
  • Market Availability (25%): 35 points
  • Investment Appropriateness (25%): 0 points
  • Hardness (12.5%): 5 points
  • Price Range (12.5%): 10 points

Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (35 × 0.25) + (0 × 0.25) + (5 × 0.125) + (10 × 0.125) = 26.88

VERY BEARISH
26.88

Score Components

Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
35
Invest Appr
0
hardness
5
price
10