Trinitite Green Black Red Metallic Flakes 1.5 gm

Trinitite Green Black Red with Metallic Flakes

This rare and authentic Trinitite specimen features a very rare combination of the colors green, black and red with a few metallic flakes, making it a highly sought-after piece! Finding all these characteristics in a single specimen is very unusual, making this atomic glass an extraordinary addition to any geological collection.

What is Trinitite?

Trinitite, also known as "atomic glass," is a fused glass material that formed during the historic Trinity nuclear test in 1945. The intense heat generated by the first atomic bomb’s detonation fused desert sand and debris into glass. This rare red, green, and black Trinitite has a distinctive appearance, unlike any other glass formed naturally or synthetically.

Trinity Bomb Design

The Trinity test was not only about detonating the bomb but also verifying a new implosion design. Scientists surrounded a fissile "core" with two different types of high explosives. The alternating faster- and slower-burning explosives created a compressive wave, which was crucial for the successful implosion of the core.

Energy Release and Symmetry

Researchers also aimed to measure the energy release and assess the symmetry of the implosion. These measurements were crucial in determining the bomb’s effectiveness, estimating damage, and recording the fireball's behavior during the test.

Unprecedented Scientific Techniques

The Trinity test introduced never-before-seen techniques in nuclear experimentation. These groundbreaking methods led to insights that changed the world forever. This test marked the beginning of the atomic age, leaving behind Trinitite as a physical reminder of this pivotal event in history.

Product Specifications

• Size: 19mm L X 16mm W X 8mm D
• Weight: 1.5 grams
• Colors: Green, black, red with metallic flakes
• XRF included
• Legally collected in 1948

What is Included

Each order includes the Trinitite specimen, a plastic display disc, an information tag, a tag stand, and a Certificate of Authenticity with XRF verification. (Acrylic base and photo cube are not included but are available on Amazon.)

Authentic and Compliant with U.S. Regulations

All of our Trinitite has been tested for authenticity and complies with U.S. Federal regulations, including Section 13 from part 40 of the NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission rules. Orders are shipped in compliance with Postal Service regulations specified in 49 CFR 173.421 for low-level radioactive materials.

Notice:

This material is strictly for educational and scientific purposes. Do not inhale, ingest, or wear as jewelry. Please handle your Trinitite with care.

Add a Rare Trinitite Specimen to Your Collection

This green, black, and red trinitite with metallic flakes is a highly desirable addition to any geological or historical collection. As a relic from the first atomic bomb test, it serves as a powerful reminder of one of the most significant events in human history. Order your authentic piece of Trinitite today and own a part of this groundbreaking moment in science.

This scientific material is Guaranteed Authentic. It was professionally and legally collected and arrives with a Certificate of Authenticity, information about trinitite, tag, tag stand and XRF.