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Robo Cop

Huge reverse hopper crystal mass of bismuth, a double handful of spreadingness. Hoppers are inside-out xstals, enlargening away from their centres. Pure bismuth is manmade stuff available from gift stores but usually not at this size.

 

In the back corner of the 'crystal case' in the Vale Gallery, Museum of Nature, Ottawa, Canada.

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Uploaded on March 4, 2012
Taken on January 31, 2012