20 Rarest Crystals In The World

08 Nov 20 Rarest Crystals In The World

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There are hundreds of different types of crystals, all of which have different energies, meanings, and healing properties. They are found all over the world and some are rarer than others. Rare museums are highly sought after for several reasons, from their monetary value to their uniqueness and special metaphysical properties. Let’s take a look at 20 of the world’s rarest gems.

The Burma Ruby

The Burma Ruby is a rare type of ruby that has a deep velvet red color. It comes from the depths of Myanmar, formally known as Burma, and is one of the most valuable and expensive gemstones in the world. It differs from other rubies because it doesn’t contain much iron, which gives it its vibrant color. As you may imagine from its color, spiritually, this stone is all about igniting warmth and passion.

Paraíba Tourmaline

You’ve most likely heard of Black Tourmaline, the famous powerful protection stone, and this rare blue-green version of the stone is a true beauty and it’s just as powerful in its own way. This turquoise gem comes from an area of the same name in Brazil and its high copper levels are what give it its incredible color.

The Paraiba Tourmaline stone is incredibly rare. In fact, for every ten thousand diamonds mined, only one of these stones is mined. It’s said to be a stone of visionary power that can help you to develop your psychic abilities and predict and influence your future.

Padparadscha Sapphire

The Padparadscha Sapphire is a divinely delicate orangey-pink color and it is truly rare. It’s only found in parts of Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and Tanzania, and evokes dreams of warm summery sunsets on tropical beaches.

It takes its name from the Sinhalese word for lotus blossom, an aquatic flower with a similar color. They’re so rare that they can be difficult to find – but if you are lucky enough to get your hands on one, they’re wonderful stones for finding love, inspiring self-love, and nurturing the creative spirit.

Dermantoid Garnet

This vivid green variation of Garnet is extremely rare. Discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia, it has a high refractive index and it is very valuable. It is rich in fire energy, awakening passion, sensuality, and creative energy as well as physical health and vitality.

Red Diamonds

Traditional diamonds are loved worldwide for their beauty and opulance, but Red Diamonds are the rarest and most expensive on the planet. Gemologists can go decades without seeing a Red Diamond, but they are highly sought after – as you might imagine! These types of Diamonds represent power, passion, and the fires of ritual. They also carry the same healing properties that other Diamonds do; purity, strength, and eternal, unconditional love.

Poudretteite

These pretty pink gemstones come from the Quebec region of Canada are very delicate, feminine, and beautiful. They are named after the family who owned the quarry they are most often mined in. It is believed to promote overall bodily healing and connects with the heart chakra; which governs love, self-love, compassion, and forgiveness.

Larimar

Also known as the Atlantis stone and the Dolphin stone, Larimar is a serene blue gem from the Dominican Republic which was discovered in the 1970s. Its dreamy blue color is reminiscent of water, which is also the element the stone represents. Larimar brings balance and healthy flow to the energy of the environment around it, washes away anxiety, and can be used to aid meditation and improve communication skills.

Jeremejevite

Jeremejevite is a relatively unknown stone which is shrouded in mystery. It was first discovered in Siberia at the end of the 19th century and is pale blue in color, although it can sometimes contain darker purple shades. Little is known about the mysterious gem, and although it’s not too hard to find, they tend to be very small. It is known, however, that they’re great for meditation and activating the higher chakras.

Ammolite

Ammolite is a stunningly unique multi-colored gemstone. It was found in mineral deposits up in the Rocky Mountains and is extremely rare. It is made from the aragonite shells of marine molluscs that are over 65 million years old. It’s sheeny appearance is similar to that of Opals and Pearls and it is known to increase stamina, help process emotional trauma, and help to facilitate big life changes.

Painite

Painite is one of the rarest crystals on the planet. In fact, for a long time, there was only one of them in the entire world, which was housed at the British Museum. Since that time, a few more of them have been found, but there are still very very few around.

This exceedingly rare stone is only found in one region of Myanmar, and whilst they are not artucalry shiny or sparkly, their mystery makes them beautifully intruiging.

Musgravite

First discovered in the late 1960s in the Musgrave Ranges in Australia, this rare gemstone is dark purple and dreamy to look at. It is a member of the Taaffeite family, a lesser-known gemstone family and it’s also been unearthed beneath the ice and fire of Greenland and Antarctica, which adds to its mystical vibe. Whilst little is known about the stone, it thought that Musgravite can aid healing of the body and soul.

Jadeite

This electric green stone is closely related to the popular stone Jade, but it is much harder, with a much higher translusence, and a much higher price tag. It is also shrouded in folklore and is especially prized in Maori, Chinese, and Mayan cultures.

It is known to stimulate energy, develop independence, and can help you to live a long and fruitful life. Whilst green is the most common and famous type of Jadeite, it also comes in pink, white, black, lavender, orange and more.

Grandidierite

Grandidierite was first found in Madagascar by a French mineralogist named Alfred Lacroix, who named it after a well-known explorer. When it was first discovered, it was mistaken for Serendibite, but it is a totally different stone with a stunning color with equal tones of green and blue.

Small deposits of the stone have been discovered elsewhere, but it’s still very rare and valuable. In terms of its healing properties, it is known for boosting confidence and is thought to help with opening the throat chakra.

Taaffeite

Taaffeite was discovered by accident by a gemologist called Richard Taaffe Dublin in the 1940s. It comes from Sri Lanka, China, and Tanzania, and is highly sought after due to its luxurious pink-purple color. So much so that they are all stashed away in private collections and not available on the market. Spiritually, it is said to break streaks of bad luck and turn it into good luck.

Black Opal

You’ve most likely seen regular Opal with its angelic white-blue irridescence, but this much rarer black version is like a spacey gothic dream. The bright, colorful inclusions sit on a deep and beautiful black backdrop that evokes feelings of starbursts or fireworks in the night sky. It brings clairvoyance and protective energy to its wearers or users, as well as psycholgical and emotional freedom.

Benitoite

Benitoite is currently only known to exist in one place; a mine in San Benito, California which is now closed – meaning the Benitoite already in circulation may be all there is in the world. The legend of its rarity also means that it is worth more than the Diamond.

Benitoite is a beautiful blue color that glows like bioluminescence under UV light, with a blissful energy that is known to strengthen the consciousness, and nurture openness and better communication

Red Beryl

From the Wah Wah Mountains in Utah and certain parts of New Mexico, Red Beryl is related to Emerald, Morganite, and Aquamarine. Its cherry-red is so rare because the fragments that are found are too tiny to be cut and faceted. Despite their small size, they are incredibly vibrant and mezmirizing to look at and vibrates confident energy, instilling inner wisdom and better intuition, especially surrounding time.

Kashmir Sapphire

The beautifully named Kashmir Sapphire is renouned for its soft, velvety appearance. Unlike the traditional sharper Sapphire, this variation has small inclusions of rutile that softens the appearance.

They come from the Himalayan Mountains and their only known source ran out almost 100 years ago in the 1930s. This means that every peice of Kashmir Sapphire in existence may already be in circulation, and they are not many. Spritually, they have a deep healing energy that helps users to fine-tune their focus and can help you to find true love.

Alexandrite

Often described as “Emeralds by day, Rubies by night”, Alexandrite is a rare colour-changing variety of the mineral chrysoberyl. Discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia, it is known to be a stone of incredible good fortune.

Depending on the lighting of its environment, Alexandrite appears to change color with every glance thanks to its traces of iron, chromium, and titanium. It’s also a birthstone for people who are born in June and is said to ignite creative energy, strengthen spiritual intuition, and keep us centered and grounded.

Tanzanite

With its super dreamy deep purple-blue hues, Tanzanite was once listed as a contender for the most beautiful gemstone of the 20th century. It comes from the hills of Tanzania, hence its name, and is technically a rare and high gem quality kind of Zoisite.

Although it was only discovered in the late 1960s it has gained lots of traction and significance, and spiritually, it is known to align and clear the throat and third eye chakras, and nurture psychic gifts.

Where To Find Rare Crystals?

Some of the rarest crystals are only available to view in private collections such as in museums, but others are available to buy for high prices. If you want to buy a rare crystal, you’ll have to browse high-end, luxury jewelers.

Some second hand owned pieces will be available to buy online, but be sure to investigate the legitimacy of independent sellers for good reviews and only part with your money on secure websites.

How To Tell If A Rare Crystal Is Real?

As mentioned above, rare gemstones are mostly sold by high-end retailers who ensure legitimacy, but if you do buy from an independent seller, be sure to look out for signs of fakery. The first way to tell is by looking at the price – is it too good to be true? The second sign is its appearance. Real crystals aren’t typically insanely vibrant or symmetrical and fakes often contain air bubbles.

You can also perform the scratch test using the Mohs hardness scale, but be sure to perform it with something that is softer than your crystal so that you do not damage it. You should also look into what the weight of your rare crystal should be, as well as how it should reflect light.

How To Use Rare Crystals?

If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on a rare crystal, you’re going to want to take good care of it. Of course, you should take care of all of your crystals, but you should take extra special care of a rare and valuable gemstone.

Store them somewhere safe and avoid using them with water or salt during spiritual or cleansing practices, unless it is safe to do so and you’re happy to risk any changes to its appearance or quality.

Otherwise, it is best to stick to using them for decorative and atmospheric purposes; to change the energy of your surroundings, as well as during meditation and other spiritual practices. You can also wear them on jewelry for deep healing of the chakras, mind, body, and soul.

When cleansing and charging these crystals, it’s best to stick to sunlight and moonlight, as well as sage smudging and cleansing or charging plates.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re interested in getting your hands on a rare crystal or you just like to learn about them, it’s a truly fascinating subject. Whether they are rare or common, crystals are a true natural marvel with seemingly endless supernatural properties.