Bismuth Revisited 🔬 I wanted to touch again on Bismuth considering my old video was subject to my more limited editing skills and by comparison isn't terribly engaging. Bismuth crystals, also known as hopper crystals, are fascinating geometric formations of the element bismuth. When bismuth cools and solidifies, it often creates these intricate, stair-stepped structures that resemble a series of small, geometric terraces or "steps." These steps or terraces form due to variations in the growth rate of crystal facets during the solidification process. The word "hopper" is used because these structures can look like the inside of a hopper, which is a container with sloping sides used for dispensing materials. Bismuth crystals are notable for their vibrant, iridescent colors, which result from the thin oxide layer that forms on the surface of the metal. These crystals have become popular in the world of mineral and crystal enthusiasts due to their unique appearance and the striking metallic luster they exhibit. #bismuth #crystals #crystaltok #learnontiktok #saltshack