Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - SOLD 2.044" spinosaurus The specimen in the Core

The specimen in the Core Sample was recovered from deposits near Glendive

It is meant for display and study only

and is among the earliest dinosaur discoveries

fragments can vary in shape

Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - SOLD 2.044" spinosaurus The specimen in the CoreBismuth 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. 044". While bismuth's practical uses are limited beyond some pharmaceuticals, the element's utterly unique colors and shape continue to