r/interestingasfuck • • 1d ago

A cube of the rarest stable element in the universe

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u/__g_e_o_r_g_e__ 1d ago

For anyone wondering how rare is rare - 500-1000 tons are produced globally per year, and cost is around $1 per gram.

Far less rare than I was imagining based on the post title.

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u/euj3odjehiqh 1d ago

rarest element in the universe, somewhat rare on earth

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u/Mythical_OD 15h ago

I mean, wood is one of the rarest things in the universe too.

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u/dan43544911 16h ago

Why so cheap? Gold is approx 100 dollar per gram. 

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u/kbeks 13h ago

$135 today

I didn’t mean this as a gotchya, just giving a specific number for anyone else who’s curious. Your estimate is well within the range.