Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - SOLD 1.61" rockinaboxbandediron The Japanese Star Sand specimen

The Japanese Star Sand specimen comes from a private collection obtained many years ago from Hoshizuna-no-Hama ("Star Sand Beach") on the island of Iriomote in Okinawa Prefecture

This imposing cliffside castle was reconstructed by Vlad III in the 15th century

The 29 Specimen (LARGE) Third Edition of the Mini Museum measures approximately 4" wide x 5" tall x 1" thick and contains 29 different specimens:

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Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - SOLD 1.61" rockinaboxbandediron The Japanese Star Sand 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. 61". While bismuth's practical uses are limited beyond some pharmaceuticals, the element's utterly unique colors and shape continue to