Bismuth

Discovered
1753
Melts
271 °C
  • 520 °F
  • 544 °K
Boils
1563 °C
  • 2845 °F
  • 1836 °K

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1 kg Bismuth ingot, small bismuth chunk, and small rainbow-stair Bismuth crystal

|sb| and |bi| are members of the Pnictogen group. This photo shows their similar surface crystal structures. |sb| has a silvery sheen, and |bi| a warmer sheen.
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@plazmatter0430

|sb| and |bi| are members of the Pnictogen group. This photo shows their similar surface crystal structures. |sb| has a silvery sheen, and |bi| a warmer sheen.

|sb| and |bi| are members of the Pnictogen group. This photo shows their similar surface crystal structures. |sb| has a silvery sheen, and |bi| a warmer sheen.
|sb| and |bi| are members of the Pnictogen group. This photo shows their similar surface crystal structures. |sb| has a silvery sheen, and |bi| a warmer sheen.
Contributed by
@plazmatter0430

|sb| and |bi| are members of the Pnictogen group. This photo shows their similar surface crystal structures. |sb| has a silvery sheen, and |bi| a warmer sheen.

|sb| and |bi| are members of the Pnictogen group. This photo shows their similar surface crystal structures. |sb| has a silvery sheen, and |bi| a warmer sheen.
Smorgasbord of shapes and structures of Bismuth: Rainbow crystals, discs, ingots, chips, shiny chunks, and a cube. Fantastic set of samples.
Contributed by
@plazmatter0430

Smorgasbord of shapes and structures of Bismuth: Rainbow crystals, discs, ingots, chips, shiny chunks, and a cube. Fantastic set of samples.

Smorgasbord of shapes and structures of Bismuth: Rainbow crystals, discs, ingots, chips, shiny chunks, and a cube. Fantastic set of samples.
Smorgasbord of shapes and structures of Bismuth: Rainbow crystals, discs, ingots, chips, shiny chunks, and a cube. Fantastic set of samples.
Contributed by
@plazmatter0430

Smorgasbord of shapes and structures of Bismuth: Rainbow crystals, discs, ingots, chips, shiny chunks, and a cube. Fantastic set of samples.

Smorgasbord of shapes and structures of Bismuth: Rainbow crystals, discs, ingots, chips, shiny chunks, and a cube. Fantastic set of samples.
Smorgasbord of shapes and structures of Bismuth: Rainbow crystals, discs, ingots, chips, shiny chunks, and a cube. Fantastic set of samples.
Contributed by
@plazmatter0430

Smorgasbord of shapes and structures of Bismuth: Rainbow crystals, discs, ingots, chips, shiny chunks, and a cube. Fantastic set of samples.

Smorgasbord of shapes and structures of Bismuth: Rainbow crystals, discs, ingots, chips, shiny chunks, and a cube. Fantastic set of samples.
Smorgasbord of shapes and structures of Bismuth: Rainbow crystals, discs, ingots, chips, shiny chunks, and a cube. Fantastic set of samples.
Contributed by
@plazmatter0430

Smorgasbord of shapes and structures of Bismuth: Rainbow crystals, discs, ingots, chips, shiny chunks, and a cube. Fantastic set of samples.

Smorgasbord of shapes and structures of Bismuth: Rainbow crystals, discs, ingots, chips, shiny chunks, and a cube. Fantastic set of samples.
Smorgasbord of shapes and structures of Bismuth: Rainbow crystals, discs, ingots, chips, shiny chunks, and a cube. Fantastic set of samples.
Contributed by
@plazmatter0430

Smorgasbord of shapes and structures of Bismuth: Rainbow crystals, discs, ingots, chips, shiny chunks, and a cube. Fantastic set of samples.

Smorgasbord of shapes and structures of Bismuth: Rainbow crystals, discs, ingots, chips, shiny chunks, and a cube. Fantastic set of samples.
Smorgasbord of shapes and structures of Bismuth: Rainbow crystals, discs, ingots, chips, shiny chunks, and a cube. Fantastic set of samples.
Contributed by
@plazmatter0430

Smorgasbord of shapes and structures of Bismuth: Rainbow crystals, discs, ingots, chips, shiny chunks, and a cube. Fantastic set of samples.

Smorgasbord of shapes and structures of Bismuth: Rainbow crystals, discs, ingots, chips, shiny chunks, and a cube. Fantastic set of samples.
Nice crystal and small chunks of Bismuth
Contributed by
collector no. 2

Nice crystal and small chunks of Bismuth

Nice crystal and small chunks of Bismuth
Nice crystal and small chunks of Bismuth
Contributed by
collector no. 2

Nice crystal and small chunks of Bismuth

Nice crystal and small chunks of Bismuth
A collection of silvery ingots, from left to right: |sn|, |pb|, |zn|, |bi|, and |al|
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@plazmatter0430

A collection of silvery ingots, from left to right: |sn|, |pb|, |zn|, |bi|, and |al|

A collection of silvery ingots, from left to right: |sn|, |pb|, |zn|, |bi|, and |al|
Small brassy crystals of Bismuth with rainbow sheen in some places
Contributed by
collector no. 6

Small brassy crystals of Bismuth with rainbow sheen in some places

Small brassy crystals of Bismuth with rainbow sheen in some places
Four chunks of slightly oxidized, slightly colorful Bismuth metal, besides several tiny teardrops of Bismuth. The surface of the teardrops appear darker than the chunks.
Contributed by
collector no. 4

Four chunks of slightly oxidized, slightly colorful Bismuth metal, besides several tiny teardrops of Bismuth. The surface of the teardrops appear darker than the chunks.

Four chunks of slightly oxidized, slightly colorful Bismuth metal, besides several tiny teardrops of Bismuth. The surface of the teardrops appear darker than the chunks.
Macro photograph of a bismuth crystal showing the detailed stair-step structure and rainbow color
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the site creator

Macro photograph of a bismuth crystal showing the detailed stair-step structure and rainbow color

Macro photograph of a bismuth crystal showing the detailed stair-step structure and rainbow color

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