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The 15 most rare and expensive materials on the planet

By Christopher Paul, 6 June 2018

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Did you ever think, what is the most expensive material on this planet? Did you ever wonder what would be the price of a single gram of that material? Well put your mind at ease and check out today's list of the 15 most expensive substances on the planet.

15 Gold

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One of the most common materials used in jewellery is also one of the most expensive substances in the world. It is often praised and worshipped for centuries and has held an important spot in many cultures. Currently Gold is priced at $56 per gram.

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14Rhodium

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This is a substance you might have not heard off and for good reason too. It is one of the rarest materials on the planet. Scientists have said that this material is so rare that in one ton of earth's crust we can only find 0.001g of rhodium. The price of 1g rhodium is rhodium $58.

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13Platinum

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This is among the most precious and expensive substances found on our planet. It is used as a catalyst in science experiments, in anti cancer drugs and also as jewellery. It is resistant towards alkalis and acids. One gram of Platinum costs $60.

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12 Methamphetamine

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You must have heard this name due to the award winning and widely popular show Breaking Bad. It is commonly referred to as Crystal Meth. A highly addictive drug that is illegal in every country. If caught with this drug the punishment will include serious prison time. If caught on the drug, life metaphorically comes to an end. Its price is at $100 to $120 per gram.

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