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!
7.Cocaine - $60 / gram
Cocaine is yet another recreational drug, which is popular among drug users around the world. Cocaine is cheap in some countries, while it is extremely expensive in other countries. In US, a gram of cocaine costs around $60. In countries like Australia and New Zealand, the same thing costs $215 a gram. Remember, one gram isn't small at all in drug terminology.
8.LSD - $3000 / gram
LSD stands for lysergic acid diethylamide, which is also known as 'acid'. Many people around the world use LSD for its psychedelic properties. A gram of LSD costs around $3000. This may sound unreal, but this is true. A 'hit' of LSD costs around $5 to $20. Ten thousand hits can be made from one gram of LSD. Now you understand why drug dealers are super rich!
9.Plutonium - $4000 / gram
Plutonium is a radioactive material, which isn't available abundantly. It is naturally occurring. It is also made commercially to meet global demand. It is mostly used in nuclear missiles and bombs. Plutonium is also used as fuel in nuclear power plants. A gram of plutonium costs about $4000. Remember, it's a highly dangerous material; citizens in most countries can't legally buy it.
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