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A bismuth hopper crystal is a crystal with a staircase-like shape that forms when bismuth atoms attach to the edges of a rapidly growing crystal. This process is called "hoppering", and it's caused by electrical attraction that's stronger along the edges of the crystal. The result is that the edges of the crystal grow faster than the center, creating a hopper-like shape (a hopper being a container that tapers downward.) | Rare Earth Gallery

Have you heard about Bismuth? Relatively unknown, it’s one of the most beautiful metals in the world. 😲 Thanks to the “thin-layer” effect (the same one that produces shimmering rainbow colors when you have a layer of oil on water) it creates stunning jewelry & sculptures. ✨ That’s why here at The Bismuth Smith we work exclusively with this breathtaking material... From animals to skulls, dragons to flowers, and all manner of beautiful jewelry, we have something for everyone. 👇 | The Bismuth Sm