Painite with 2,336 ct
7.74 x 7.69 x 3.96 mm
Origin (Burma) Myanmar
with certificate
Painite 2.336ct
The most expensive substances in the world
When you think of the most expensive substances in the world, gemstones or precious metals like gold might immediately come to mind. But which substance is considered the most valuable in the world? The shining precious metal gold has long been considered particularly well-known and valuable, yet it doesn't make the cut in the following ranking. However, the top spots among the most expensive substances in the world are occupied by others.
Below you will find an overview of the seven most expensive or valuable substances in the world.
The ranking is based on the price per gram in euros.
The most expensive substances in the world
Painite
Painite is a mineral belonging to the mineral class known in technical jargon as carbonates, nitrates, and borates, along with the island borates. The metal's rarity is particularly noteworthy, which drives up its price. One gram of painite costs up to €241,000.
The following table shows the seven most expensive substances in the world in euros per gram (as of January 30, 2024).1
Place Substance Price/gram (in euros) 1 Antimatter up to 100 trillion euros 2 Californium 252 up to 21 million euros 3 Painite up to 241,000 euros 4 diamonds up to 52,000 euros 5 Tritium up to 24,000 euros 6 Taafeit up to 16,000 euros 7 plutonium up to 3,200 euros