Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - SOLD 1.995" agatizedwood and olivine along with tiny

and olivine along with tiny iron-nickel inclusions

Benjamin P

Above: Inspecting amber

The jar is housed in one of our classic

Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - SOLD 1.995" agatizedwood and olivine along with tinyBismuth 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. 995". While bismuth's practical uses are limited beyond some pharmaceuticals, the element's utterly unique colors and shape continue to