Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - 1.499" triceratops frill NOTE: This specimen is available

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The unusual matrix of the Pallasite is formed by the intrusion of molten metal into layers of Olivine

They survived several mass extinction events

The fossil has been split into a paired set to showcase the beautiful internal chambers of the shell

If you've got extra in your pillowcase this year

Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - 1.499" triceratops frill NOTE: This specimen is availableBismuth 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