16 Rare And Most Expensive Gemstones Discovered Around The World

5. Black Opal – $3,500

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Despite its name, this gem is actually rainbow colored and found almost exclusively in Australia, particularly in New South Wales. Its chemical formula is SiO2•n(H2O), also known as Hydrous Silica, without any defined crystalline shape. This stone is especially good for inspiring and promoting peace and calmness which makes it a great addition to any home, for only $3,500 dollars per carat!

If you think this stone is pretty, there are many more gemstones and minerals in the world with a shine, shimmer, and hue that will leave your eyes sparkling!

6. Benitoite – $4,000

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This frosted blue crystal, heavily resembling sapphire, was first discovered in 1907, and this rare beauty has been the official gem of the state of California since 1985. It’s mined almost exclusively in California.

This mineral is a barium titanium cyclosilicate, found mostly in places of low temperature and high pressure. The rarity of this gem makes it a highly sought after collectible, and costing $4,000 per carat, it makes for some expensive jewelry as well.

7. Musgravite – $6,000

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Here’s yet another mineral from Australia, first discovered in 1967 in what is called the Musgrave Range in South Australia.

It is also known as magnesio taaffeite-6N’3S, and has the chemical formula Be(Mg, Fe, Zn)2Al6O12, and contains magnesium, iron, and zinc among many other chemicals.

This mineral has a bright color and a sheen. The stone is just hard enough to be ideal for carving and sculpting figures of all shapes and sizes, though usually on the smaller size, as this gem sells for $6,000 per carat.

8. Padparadscha Sapphire – $8,000

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While sapphires are usually considered to be blue, this particular sapphire is pink in color, and its name is derived from the Sinhalese word for salmon-colored lotus roots. The true gems are believed to be found only in Sri Lanka, though there are mines for this mineral in Tanzania and Madagascar.

As a mineral its largely made up of aluminum oxide, the chemical formula of this gemstone is Al2O3.

This gem has a lot of therapeutic value and can help bring joy to life and exudes positive energy. It costs about $8,000 per carat.