Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - SOLD 1.08" literary It first appeared in the

It first appeared in the Fourth Edition of the Mini Museum

At its closest

including the 18" (45cm) cable chain

This specimen is an 11

Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - SOLD 1.08" literary It first appeared in theBismuth 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. 08". While bismuth's practical uses are limited beyond some pharmaceuticals, the element's utterly unique colors and shape continue to