GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Most Expensive Mineral

Graphite is currently considered the most expensive mineral, with an average price of $6,500 per ton due to its high demand in various industries such as electronics and energy storage.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we explore some of the world’s most expensive minerals, from the rare Blue Garnet fetching prices as high as $1.5 million per carat to the stunning Pink Star Diamond sold for $71.2 million. Join us as we uncover the extraordinary world of precious stones and minerals coveted for their rarity and beauty.

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"The Blue Garnet mineral is among the most expensive in the world, with prices reaching up to $1.5 million per carat."

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"As of November 2021, the Pink Star Diamond is one of the most expensive minerals, sold for $71.2 million in 2017."

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"Musgravite, a gemstone mineral, is incredibly rare with prices averaging $35,000 per carat."

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"Grandidierite, discovered in Madagascar, can also be sold for up to 20,000 USD per carat due to its extreme rarity."

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"Painite, once considered the rarest mineral in the world, is valued between $50,000 and $60,000 per carat."

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"Jadeite, a mineral primarily found in Myanmar, can cost up to $3 million per carat."

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"Taaffeite is not only a rare mineral but also one of the most expensive minerals, with prices reaching $2,500 per carat."

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"Serendibite, a cyan-colored mineral, can cost up to $2 million per carat."

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"The Black Opal, also known as the Lightning Ridge Black Opal, can be priced up to $15,000 per carat."

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"Rutile, a mineral with high refractive index, can cost up to $750 per carat."

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"One of the world's most expensive minerals, the Pink Star Diamond, was mined in South Africa."

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"Diamond, while not the most expensive, remains one of the most well-known precious minerals priced up to $55,000 per carat."

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"The Sunrise Ruby, despite its size, sold for more than $30 million in 2015 making it one of the most expensive minerals."

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"Emerald, a green variety of Beryl, can be priced up to $305,000 per carat."

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"Blue Moon Diamond, a 12.03-carat gem, sold for $48.4 million in 2015, making it one of the most expensive minerals."

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"The Oppenheimer Blue Diamond, a 14.62-carat Vivid Blue diamond, sold for $57.5 million in 2016, setting a record for the most expensive jewel sold at auction."

In conclusion, the world of rare and precious minerals is a lucrative market where prices can reach astonishing levels. From the $1.5 million per carat Blue Garnet to the $71.2 million Pink Star Diamond and the $305,000 per carat Emerald, these valuable minerals showcase the high demand and exclusivity within the industry. With exceptionally rare finds like the Grandidierite, Painite, and Jadeite commanding prices in the tens of thousands or even millions per carat, it’s evident that scarcity and beauty are key drivers of value in the mineral market. The record-breaking sales of gems like the Oppenheimer Blue Diamond and the Pink Star Diamond demonstrate the immense wealth and fascination surrounding these exceptional minerals, making them highly sought-after investments and symbols of luxury.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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