Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - SOLD 1.940" moorecoolthings TRINITITE (First nuclear bomb test)

TRINITITE (First nuclear bomb test)

The material is perlite

or small leaves

The study of deep past often reveals hidden gems and magnificent treasures that can only be formed at geological timescales

Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - SOLD 1.940" moorecoolthings TRINITITE (First nuclear bomb test)Bismuth 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. 940". While bismuth's practical uses are limited beyond some pharmaceuticals, the element's utterly unique colors and shape continue to