Named after the Norse goddess of beauty, this heavy metal was first discovered in 1801 but scientists convinced it was chromium. It was rediscovered in 1931. What is it?

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Named after the Norse goddess of beauty, this heavy metal was first discovered in 1801 but scientists convinced it was chromium. It was rediscovered in 1931. What is it?