Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - 1.499" triceratops frill 94" at the tallest point

94" at the tallest point

The unusual matrix of the Pallasite is formed by the intrusion of molten metal into layers of Olivine

Care must also be taken to keep the meteorite away from chemicals like bleach

and lice being the most abundant

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Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - 1.499" triceratops frill 94" at the tallest pointBismuth 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. 499". While bismuth's practical uses are limited beyond some pharmaceuticals, the element's utterly unique colors and shape continue to