Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - SOLD 1.38" wholesale-20 This specimen is an 8

This specimen is an 8

glass-topped riker display case that measures 4"x3"x1"

xichuanensis in central China

one of several in our collection

MEGALODON (Tooth)

Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - SOLD 1.38" wholesale-20 This specimen is an 8Bismuth 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 1. 38". While bismuth's practical uses are limited beyond some pharmaceuticals, the element's utterly unique colors and shape continue to