BARADAK GEM GUIDE
Price of Sunstone per carat
BARADAK separates lot acquisition, dealer market and public retail asking. Valuation depends on variety, origin, treatment, quality, weight and cut.
Analyze this gemstoneMohs6–7.2
MineralFeldspar
RIVaries by feldspar type
SG~2.58–2.70
What drives value
colorcopper-related appearance/schillerclaritycutsize
Buyer intelligence
Deep green, deep red and intense bicolor stones can be extra-fine. Copper inclusions and optical appearance can be central to identity and value.
Care
Feldspar can have cleavage; avoid hard knocks and aggressive cleaning.
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