Crystallized Bismuth City under Rectangular Glass Dome
PUMI2009-5
Bismuth, a rare metal, is seldom found in crystalline form in nature. To reveal these incredible geometric structures, it is heated to 270°C and then cooled slowly. This process, fully controlled by human expertise, creates crystals reminiscent of miniature Incan cities.
Its iridescent surface — with golden, violet, and green hues — is the result of a thin layer of oxidation, a clear indication of its artificial treatment. This transformation stems from necessity: in nature, bismuth is often too diffuse to crystallize in this way, but its geometric potential deserved to be unveiled.
Displayed under a rectangular glass dome, this piece is as intriguing as it is captivating.
A mineral architecture where science elevates imagination.
Its iridescent surface — with golden, violet, and green hues — is the result of a thin layer of oxidation, a clear indication of its artificial treatment. This transformation stems from necessity: in nature, bismuth is often too diffuse to crystallize in this way, but its geometric potential deserved to be unveiled.
Displayed under a rectangular glass dome, this piece is as intriguing as it is captivating.
A mineral architecture where science elevates imagination.
