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

94" at the tallest point

" and have been fossilized into rock after millions of years

A wonder of ancient Europe and a hub of commerce and culture

All items specimens ship in their own glass-topped riker display case that measures 4"x3"x1"

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

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