Is silver stronger than gold? Technically yes, but not by much. The strength of a metal isn’t measured by its density or weight, but rather by its
tensile strength and hardness. As far as metal strength goes, silver and gold are both on the softer side and can be scratched and dented pretty easily. But of the two, silver is slightly
stronger than gold. In the making of jewelry and coins, both silver and gold are often alloyed with other metals to increase strength and durability.