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by MatmaRex 407 days ago
This very article states:

> This long-standing quest, known as chrysopoeia, may have been motivated by the observation that dull grey, relatively abundant lead is of a similar density to gold, which has long been coveted for its beautiful colour and rarity.

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So the answer is, yes, because they're two heavy soft metals.