Bismuth crystals aren’t exactly true minerals, but they show some of the symmetry properties and are really easy to grow. You can buy kits to be able to do this. Do not use a good pot or tongs - you aren’t likely to get them back.
i reblog this in the full knowlege that luka is going to go do this immediately
Must… not… ruin… pots…. making…shiny… bullshit
(via astrakiseki)