Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - 1.893" rockinaboxgembone and condition of each bead

and condition of each bead will vary

This necklace features a section of a polished ammonite fossil

Each frill ships in a sturdy shipping container and comes with an informational card that serves as a certificate of authenticity

They survived several mass extinction events

Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - 1.893" rockinaboxgembone and condition of each beadBismuth 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. 893". While bismuth's practical uses are limited beyond some pharmaceuticals, the element's utterly unique colors and shape continue to