Astatine is the rarest element in the Earth's crust.
Why it is true
Astatine is the rarest naturally occurring element in the Earth's crust, with less than 30 grams present on the entire planet at any given time. It is so unstable that it decays rapidly, emitting radiation.
Source: Chemical & Engineering News
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