Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - 1.518" shergottite and created

and created

By the end of the Mesozoic

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156" in length

You can see an example of the shine in motion in the video (note

Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - 1.518" shergottite and createdBismuth 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. 518". While bismuth's practical uses are limited beyond some pharmaceuticals, the element's utterly unique colors and shape continue to