Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - 1.167" mpglass Medvedev had been preparing to

Medvedev had been preparing to paint a landscape when the arrival of an unexpected meteorite took him by surprise

Above: Front of Specimen Card

the most likely source is a low-density asteroid or comet airburst explosion leading to the fusion of silica-rich sands roughly 28

3 x 3 (9 Square Inch) Piece of the 1969 Woodstock Stage

Bismuth Rainbow Crystal Staircase - 1.167" mpglass Medvedev had been preparing toBismuth 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. 167". While bismuth's practical uses are limited beyond some pharmaceuticals, the element's utterly unique colors and shape continue to