s isotopes are short-lived; the most stable is astati

nd nonmetals, and some metallic behavior has also

y found to be naturally occurring, although much

ne-210, with a half-life of 8.1 hours. Consequently,

been observed and predicted for it. Astatine is likel

ss than one gram is present at any given time in th

 solid sample of the element has never been seen, b

to have a dark or lustrous appearance and may be

e Earth's crust. Neither the most stable isotope, ast