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9. Red Beryl – $10,000
This red and pink beauty is one of many beryls found in the Wah Wah Mountains of Beaver County, Utah. It gets its lovely color from the manganese it contains.
This stone is another aluminum oxide compound, most commonly occurring in white volcanic rhyolite, and has the chemical formula Be2Al2(SiO3)6.
This crystal is renowned for its use as an energizing and healing agent. Being one of the rarest gems in the world, it is sold for a whopping $10,000 per carat.
10. Alexandrite – $12,000
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This gem comes in an interesting shade, blending between numerous colors. It is often referred to as an “emerald by day, and ruby by night” because the color of the gem changes depending on the light. This mineral is mostly found in the mines of the La Madera Mountains of New Mexico.
It is also called a chrysoberyl mineral and has the chemical composition Al2BeO4.
This gem is used in certain rituals and prayers to promote good energy and intuition, though it is also occasionally found in the more extravagant and expensive jewelry as well, with each carat being sold at $12,000.
11. Diamond – $15,000
A woman’s best and shiniest friend, diamonds are extracted from mines located all across the world, in numerous countries in Africa, Australia, China, and South America. The name of this gem is derived from Adamas, a Greek word meaning “unconquerable”, alluding to the strength and hardness of the gem.
The chemical formula of this shiny beauty is simply C because diamond is actually a pure carbon compound with a different molecular structure.
The use of diamonds in jewelry is well known but this tough mineral also has industrial uses, as well as uses in medical equipment, like in lasers and x-ray machines. This rock goes for $15,000 per carat on the open market.
12. Serendibite – $18,000
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