Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - SOLD 2.033" viking putting their formation at over

putting their formation at over 4 billion years ago

A classic piece for every natural history collection

are basalts created during volcanic floods on the surface

The pictures included on this page provide an example of the type of tooth you can expect

92" long and is 1" in diameter

Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - SOLD 2.033" viking putting their formation at overBismuth is an element (Bi 83) best known for its unusual staircase shape, the result of bismuth atoms attaching to the edge of a rapidly growing crystal. This is called hoppering, when atoms are drawn to the edge of a structure, creating a lattice formation. This specimen is a Bismuth Rainbow Crystal, measuring 2. 033". While bismuth's practical uses are limited beyond some pharmaceuticals, the element's utterly unique colors and shape continue to