15 Most Rare And Expensive Materials In The World
Sunday, Aug 16, 2020, 3:58 pm
By:James Fraser
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Most of us think gold, platinum or diamonds are precious and expensive. However, there are many materials on the earth and in the space that are unbelievably pricey. Precious metals and materials are expensive because they are not available in abundance. Here are fifteen most rare and expensive materials in the world that make metals like Gold look cheap!
4.Methamphetamine - $100 / gram
Methamphetamine, which is commonly known as crystal meth, is another widely used drug. This drug gained popularity after Breaking Bad TV series. This isn't cheap either. A gram of methamphetamine costs over $100 in US. Crystal meth is one of the most deadly drugs that can destroy a man or woman physically and mentally in less than two years.
5.Rhino Horn - $110 / gram
Rhinoceros horns are very expensive. They have a huge demand in Asian countries like Vietnam. People in Asian countries, especially in Vietnam, believe rhino horns are capable of curing cancer. This is the reason why there is huge demand for rhino horn powder there. Poachers kill thousands of rhinos every year for their horns. A gram of rhino horn costs about $110.
6.Heroin - $130 / gram
Heroin is one of the widely available drugs. It is highly potent. It is popular around the world by street names like smack, brown, black, tar, little boy etc. One gram of heroin costs anywhere between $100 to $300 in US. Heroin is very cheap in eastern states of US. Heroin is sold as 'packs' ranging from 0.1mg to 0.25mg in size.
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