Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - SOLD 1.55" smilodon Above: Medium Otodus Specimen

Above: Medium Otodus Specimen

These items are priced by weight and run between $10

the 26 specimen version is individually numbered and each number is laser etched on the face of the Mini Museum

The fossil is estimated to be over 98 million years old and includes a black metal stand and a certificate of authenticity

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Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - SOLD 1.55" smilodon Above: Medium Otodus SpecimenBismuth 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. 55". While bismuth's practical uses are limited beyond some pharmaceuticals, the element's utterly unique colors and shape continue to