Yellow Chrysoberyl

Mineral Group: Chrysoberyl Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 8.5 (8.5)
Typical Size 0.5-20 carats (commercial: 1-10 carats; cat's eye typically smaller)
Typical Price Range $100-1,000 per carat (commercial: $200-600; cat's eye $500-1,000+)
Rarity Level Limited Occurrence
Availability Level Limited Supply
Availability Driver Limited Deposits
Investment Appropriateness Unknown

Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Occurs in pegmatites and alluvial deposits; fine material is relatively uncommon.

Availability Description: Occasional small-lot offerings from mine-direct sources and niche dealers; not common in mainstream retail.

Investment Description: No description available.

Colors

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Investment Ranking Calculation

The composite score of 40.62 is calculated using a weighted formula:

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

Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (65 × 0.25) + (0 × 0.25) + (0 × 0.125) + (65 × 0.125) = 40.62

BEARISH
40.62

Score Components

Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
65
Invest Appr
0
hardness
0
price
65