Trinitite Atomic Glass — Green, Red, Black, Metal — 0.56 g
Brand : Jensan Scientifics LLC
- SKU:
- JPT-15829
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Usually ships in 24 hours.
- Weight:
- 1.00 LBS
- Minimum Purchase:
- 1 unit
- Maximum Purchase:
- 1 unit
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
Trinitite, sometimes called atomic glass or nuclear glass, formed during the Trinity nuclear test, in 1945. This Trinitite is a certified, display-scale scientific and historical collectible.
This authentic specimen of trinitite weighs 0.56 grams and is a visually distinctive example, showing green Trinitite with darker, red-toned material associated with metal-bearing atomic glass from the first atomic blast.
| Object Type | Trinitite atomic glass collectible |
| Formation Event | Trinity nuclear test, 1945 |
| Locality | Trinity Site, Alamogordo, New Mexico, USA |
| Dimensions | 15 mm × 11 mm × 6 mm |
| Weight | 0.56 grams |
| Color | Green with red, black and metal |
| Distinctive Feature | Multi-color Trinitite showing green, red and dark inclusions linked to metal-bearing material, an uncommon visual combination at this size |
| Authentication & Traceability | Includes Certificate of Authenticity and XRF, Specimen ID: 80833 |
| Includes | Trinitite, COA, display disc, tag, stand, information sheet, XRF documentation |
| Use & Display | Collector display, educational reference, science gift, historical conversation piece |
| Cautions | Avoid cutting or grinding as this can produce fine dust, do not inhale dust, residual radioactivity is low — similar to real granite countertops, wash hands after handling, do not use for jewelry |
| Shipping | Calculated at checkout, Free Priority Shipping in the USA |
The Different Types of Trinitite
Trinitite occurs in several visually distinct forms. Green Trinitite is the most common and formed primarily from fused desert sand. Less common black and red Trinitite contains iron-bearing material derived from the steel bomb tower structure present at the Trinity test site.
Red Trinitite derives its distinctive coloration from copper, likely introduced by communication cables and other copper-bearing materials surrounding the test apparatus. These compositional variations reflect localized differences in the materials present during detonation and cooling.
What the Macro Image Reveals
The enlarged 40 × macro reveals a complex surface of predominantly green Trinitite interwoven with darker and red-toned areas, along with scattered metal-associated inclusions that catch the light at certain angles. These features reflect localized variations in materials present during the detonation and rapid cooling process and help illustrate the individual character of this piece.
Why Trinitite Matters to Collectors
The Trinity test marked the first controlled release of nuclear energy, producing physical materials that exist nowhere else on Earth. Trinitite is one of the only tangible remnants created directly by this event, formed in seconds under conditions that can never be repeated.
For collectors, Trinitite represents a rare convergence of science, history, and material evidence, offering a direct physical connection to the moment the atomic age began. This Trinitite atomic glass preserves localized conditions from the detonation environment, Alamogordo, New Mexico.
