7 Most Expensive Minerals in the World

Jadeite – $3 Million Per Carat

You’re probably familiar with jade, but jadeite gemstones are the rarest and purest form of the mineral. Jadeite gemstones range in color from light green to blue-green, with some even appearing purple-blue. This expensive mineral is definitely going to set you back, and the most expensive jadeite necklace even sold for more than some of the most expensive cars in the world, at a whopping $27.44 million.

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