atomic weight 164.93, melting point 1474° C, density 8.8 g/cc
Holmium medal by Metallium, Inc. Photo used by permission.
Diameter 19 mm, 3.8 grams, 99.5% pure. $16 on 5/16/2006
Holmium is a member of the Lanthanoid series of elements, formerly called rare earths,
although now that more efficient extraction methods have been invented they aren't as rare as they once were.
