Here is a brief description of scandium. Scandium is apparently a much more abundant element in the sun and certain stars than on earth. Scandium is a silvery-white metal which develops a slightly yellowish or pinkish cast upon exposure to air. It is relatively soft, and resembles yttrium and the rare-earth metals more than it resembles aluminium or titanium. Scandium reacts rapidly with many acids.
Isolation Here is a brief summary of the isolation of scandium.
Preparation of metallic samples of scandium is not normally necessary given that it is commercially avaialable. In practice littel scandium is produced.