Description

Bismuth has a low melting point of  about 520°F.  As bismuth solidifies, it expands to form crystals. Artificially grown bismuth crystals form a spiral staircase or Greek key-like structure.  The more slowly the bismuth cools, the larger the crystals.

Bismuth metal is naturally white-silver in color.  However, upon oxidation, bismuth crystals manifest themselves in beautiful rainbow colors.  The quality of the bismuth crystal depends on the purity of the bismuth metal.

This particular piece is approximately 6 1/4 inches in diameter and is around 2 1/4 inches deep.