Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - 2.011" fossilsnailcluster finds like this are quite

finds like this are quite rare

These specimens are Polished Botryoidal Hematite and come in a small and medium size

This bundle includes the Pelé's Football

using age-old lost wax casting techniques

With the American History Bundle

Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - 2.011" fossilsnailcluster finds like this are quiteBismuth 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 2. 011". While bismuth's practical uses are limited beyond some pharmaceuticals, the element's utterly unique colors and shape continue to