Yellow Zircon
Mineral Group: Zircon Group
Key Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 7.5 (7.5) |
| Typical Size | 0.5-30 carats (commercial: 1-15 carats; medium to large sizes available) |
| Typical Price Range | $50-300 per carat (commercial: $75-150; vintage appeal) |
| Rarity Level | Limited Occurrence |
| Availability Level | Readily Available |
| Availability Driver | Readily Available |
| Investment Appropriateness | Fashion/Trend Gems |
Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Natural yellow to golden zircon; occurs with moderate frequency though fine colors are less common than brown varieties.
Availability Description: Available through gem dealers in various sizes; often seen in vintage jewelry and offered as an alternative yellow gem.
Investment Description: Moderate availability and vintage appeal; limited modern market; minimal investment potential; primarily collector and vintage jewelry interest.
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Investment Ranking Calculation
The composite score of 40.0 is calculated using a weighted formula:
- Geological Rarity (25%): 65 points
- Market Availability (25%): 35 points
- Investment Appropriateness (25%): 25 points
- Hardness (12.5%): 45 points
- Price Range (12.5%): 25 points
Formula: (65 × 0.25) + (35 × 0.25) + (25 × 0.25) + (45 × 0.125) + (25 × 0.125) = 40.0
BEARISH
40.0
Score Components
Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
35
Invest Appr
25
hardness
45
price
25