Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - 1.978" maiasaur They wished to invoke the

They wished to invoke the image of ancient Greek and Roman architecture in their new country

Stronger than gold

This specimen is a Hyracodon tooth recovered on private land from the White River Formation in South Dakota

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Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - 1.978" maiasaur They wished to invoke theBismuth 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. 978". While bismuth's practical uses are limited beyond some pharmaceuticals, the element's utterly unique colors and shape continue to