Why is silver more expensive than Bismuth?

[elsapo]

There is a lot less Bismuth in the earth and its mining output is a fraction of silvers. Yet you can buy a pound of Bismuth for 19 dollars?

 

[willrocks]

Less supply, but also less demand.

 

[sterling-nz]

Had never heard of it until now.
Quick google shows me it has a few uses and may be one to track from time to time.
I like the "lead alternative" as this could create a great demand.

 

[Clawhammer]

Because even despite a 40% drop in the price of silver, bismuth is still better at giving you the $#!ts!

 

[Caput Lupinum]

Because even despite a 40% drop in the price of silver, bismuth is still better at giving you the $#!ts!

I thought bismuth stops you from having the sh*ts

 

[Clawhammer]

Really!? Ohhh... I'm gunna have a terrible coupla days ahead of me now

 

[Caput Lupinum]

Just eat some prunes, it'll balance out