{"product_id":"trinitite-nuclear-melt-glass-specimen","title":"Trinitite Nuclear Melt Glass Specimen | Ralph Emerson Pray Collection | Trinity Test Site, USA","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"612\"\u003eOwn a genuine \u003cstrong data-end=\"617\" data-start=\"576\"\u003eTrinitite Nuclear Melt Glass Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e from the historically significant \u003cstrong data-end=\"685\" data-start=\"652\"\u003eRalph Emerson Pray Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e. Formed during the \u003cstrong data-end=\"721\" data-start=\"705\"\u003eTrinity Test\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong data-end=\"741\" data-start=\"725\"\u003e16 July 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e, Trinitite is an anthropogenic glass created during the world's first nuclear detonation and represents an important milestone in both scientific and geological history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"1166\" data-start=\"937\"\u003eThis genuine \u003cstrong data-end=\"991\" data-start=\"950\"\u003eTrinitite Nuclear Melt Glass Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e originates from the respected \u003cstrong data-end=\"1055\" data-start=\"1022\"\u003eRalph Emerson Pray Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing documented provenance for one of the world's most historically significant anthropogenic materials.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1621\" data-start=\"1168\"\u003eTrinitite formed during the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1212\" data-start=\"1196\"\u003eTrinity Test\u003c\/strong\u003e, the first successful detonation of a nuclear device, conducted on \u003cstrong data-end=\"1296\" data-start=\"1280\"\u003e16 July 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of the Manhattan Project at the Trinity Test Site in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1391\" data-start=\"1362\"\u003eJornada del Muerto Desert\u003c\/strong\u003e, New Mexico, USA. The immense heat generated by the explosion melted the desert sand and naturally occurring surface minerals. As the molten material cooled rapidly, it solidified into the thin green glass now known as Trinitite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1984\" data-start=\"1623\"\u003eUnlike meteorites, impactites or tektites, Trinitite is classified as \u003cstrong data-end=\"1716\" data-start=\"1693\"\u003eAnthropogenic Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it was created through human activity rather than natural geological processes. Today it is recognised for both its historical importance and its value as a geological material illustrating the effects of extreme temperatures on naturally occurring minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2387\" data-start=\"1986\"\u003eCollection of Trinitite from the Trinity Test Site has long been prohibited. As a result, genuine specimens available today originate from historical collections assembled during the years following the 1945 detonation. Specimens with documented provenance, such as those from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2300\" data-start=\"2267\"\u003eRalph Emerson Pray Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, provide collectors with additional confidence in authenticity and collecting history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2681\" data-start=\"2389\"\u003eEvery Trinitite specimen is unique. Natural variations in colour, thickness, vesicles and partially melted mineral inclusions reflect the conditions present during its formation, making each piece an individual record of one of the most significant scientific events of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2708\" data-start=\"2683\" data-section-id=\"gy7buy\"\u003eScientific Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"3194\" data-start=\"2710\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"2736\" data-start=\"2710\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2736\" data-start=\"2710\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2721\" data-start=\"2710\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2736\" data-start=\"2721\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"3194\" data-start=\"2751\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2790\" data-start=\"2751\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2767\" data-start=\"2751\"\u003eSpecimen Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2790\" data-start=\"2767\"\u003eAnthropogenic Glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2818\" data-start=\"2791\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2805\" data-start=\"2791\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2818\" data-start=\"2805\"\u003eTrinitite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2852\" data-start=\"2819\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2830\" data-start=\"2819\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2852\" data-start=\"2830\"\u003eNuclear Melt Glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2895\" data-start=\"2853\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2871\" data-start=\"2853\"\u003eFormation Event\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2895\" data-start=\"2871\"\u003eTrinity Nuclear Test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2929\" data-start=\"2896\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2913\" data-start=\"2896\"\u003eFormation Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2929\" data-start=\"2913\"\u003e16 July 1945\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2972\" data-start=\"2930\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2951\" data-start=\"2930\"\u003eHistorical Project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2972\" data-start=\"2951\"\u003eManhattan Project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3005\" data-start=\"2973\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2984\" data-start=\"2973\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3005\" data-start=\"2984\"\u003eTrinity Test Site\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3044\" data-start=\"3006\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3015\" data-start=\"3006\"\u003eDesert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3044\" data-start=\"3015\"\u003eJornada del Muerto Desert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3067\" data-start=\"3045\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3053\" data-start=\"3045\"\u003eState\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3067\" data-start=\"3053\"\u003eNew Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3106\" data-start=\"3068\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3078\" data-start=\"3068\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3106\" data-start=\"3078\"\u003eUnited States of America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3153\" data-start=\"3107\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3120\" data-start=\"3107\"\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3153\" data-start=\"3120\"\u003eRalph Emerson Pray Collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3194\" data-start=\"3154\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3171\" data-start=\"3154\"\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3194\" data-start=\"3171\"\u003eAnthropogenic Glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3234\" data-start=\"3196\" data-section-id=\"17hl33f\"\u003eFormation \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3534\" data-start=\"3236\"\u003eThe Trinity Test marked the beginning of the Atomic Age and remains one of the most significant scientific events of the twentieth century. During the explosion, temperatures reached several thousand degrees Celsius, melting the desert surface into glass that cooled rapidly as the heat dissipated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3930\" data-start=\"3536\"\u003eTrinitite demonstrates how extreme temperatures can transform naturally occurring minerals into glass and has become an important reference material for geologists, material scientists, historians and museums. As collection from the Trinity Test Site is no longer permitted, genuine historical specimens continue to preserve an important connection to this pivotal moment in scientific history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3943\" data-start=\"3932\" data-section-id=\"46hhbg\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3966\" data-start=\"3945\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3966\" data-start=\"3945\"\u003eTrinity Test Site\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3993\" data-start=\"3968\"\u003eJornada del Muerto Desert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4005\" data-start=\"3995\"\u003eNew Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4031\" data-start=\"4007\"\u003eUnited States of America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4046\" data-start=\"4033\" data-section-id=\"psacik\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4116\" data-start=\"4048\"\u003eThis specimen originates from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"4115\" data-start=\"4082\"\u003eRalph Emerson Pray Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4381\" data-start=\"4118\"\u003eRalph Emerson Pray (1923–2008) was a respected American mineral dealer, collector and author. Specimens from his collection are recognised for their documented provenance, providing collectors with confidence in authenticity and an established collecting history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4410\" data-start=\"4383\" data-section-id=\"qwasip\"\u003eSpecimen Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"4808\" data-start=\"4412\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"4438\" data-start=\"4412\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"4438\" data-start=\"4412\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"4423\" data-start=\"4412\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"4438\" data-start=\"4423\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"4808\" data-start=\"4453\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"4490\" data-start=\"4453\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"4469\" data-start=\"4453\"\u003eSpecimen Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"4490\" data-start=\"4469\"\u003eGenuine Trinitite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"4531\" data-start=\"4491\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"4508\" data-start=\"4491\"\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"4531\" data-start=\"4508\"\u003eAnthropogenic Glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"4570\" data-start=\"4532\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"4541\" data-start=\"4532\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"4570\" data-start=\"4541\"\u003eOlive green to pale green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"4592\" data-start=\"4571\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"4580\" data-start=\"4571\"\u003eLustre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"4592\" data-start=\"4580\"\u003eVitreous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"4638\" data-start=\"4593\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"4608\" data-start=\"4593\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"4638\" data-start=\"4608\"\u003eTransparent to translucent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"4693\" data-start=\"4639\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"4649\" data-start=\"4639\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"4693\" data-start=\"4649\"\u003eGlassy with natural vesicles and bubbles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"4787\" data-start=\"4694\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"4713\" data-start=\"4694\"\u003eSurface Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"4787\" data-start=\"4713\"\u003eMay contain partially melted mineral grains and desert sand inclusions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"4808\" data-start=\"4788\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"4800\" data-start=\"4788\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"4808\" data-start=\"4800\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"206\" data-start=\"192\" data-section-id=\"15olgqg\"\u003eCommon Uses\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"233\" data-start=\"208\" data-section-id=\"pxyito\"\u003eHistorical Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"384\" data-start=\"235\"\u003eAn exceptional addition to collections documenting the history of the Atomic Age, the Manhattan Project and twentieth-century scientific advancement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"411\" data-start=\"386\" data-section-id=\"bgqx8e\"\u003eGeological Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"545\" data-start=\"413\"\u003eA unique example of anthropogenic glass illustrating how extreme temperatures can transform naturally occurring minerals into glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"571\" data-start=\"547\" data-section-id=\"skl7nv\"\u003eEducational Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"730\" data-start=\"573\"\u003eIdeal for schools, universities, museums and educational displays covering geology, materials science, nuclear history and the development of modern science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"750\" data-start=\"732\" data-section-id=\"5aagkq\"\u003eMuseum Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"841\" data-start=\"752\"\u003eAn important display specimen combining geological interest with historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"865\" data-start=\"843\" data-section-id=\"uu1aes\"\u003eResearch Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1030\" data-start=\"867\"\u003eSuitable as a reference specimen for studies involving anthropogenic materials, high-temperature glass formation and historically significant geological materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1035\" data-start=\"1032\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1057\" data-start=\"1037\" data-section-id=\"xymjcr\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1176\" data-start=\"1059\"\u003eAlthough Trinitite is stable under normal handling conditions, it is a natural glass and should be handled carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1224\" data-start=\"1178\"\u003e• Handle with care to avoid chips or breakage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1262\" data-start=\"1226\"\u003e• Store in a clean, dry environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1303\" data-start=\"1264\"\u003e• Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1358\" data-start=\"1305\"\u003e• Do not clean using chemicals or abrasive materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1417\" data-start=\"1360\"\u003e• Remove dust gently using a soft, dry brush if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1495\" data-start=\"1419\"\u003e• Keep within a protective specimen box or display case when not on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1500\" data-start=\"1497\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1530\" data-start=\"1502\" data-section-id=\"156js83\"\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1728\" data-start=\"1532\"\u003eThe Trinitite specimens offered in this listing originate from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1632\" data-start=\"1599\"\u003eRalph Emerson Pray Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing documented provenance from one of the most respected historical mineral collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1876\" data-start=\"1730\"\u003eGeoFossils is committed to accurately identifying and responsibly supplying genuine geological, meteoritic and historically significant specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2028\" data-start=\"1878\"\u003eWhere applicable, each specimen will be supplied with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1976\" data-start=\"1934\"\u003eGeoFossils Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming its identity and documented provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2033\" data-start=\"2030\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2059\" data-start=\"2035\" data-section-id=\"v6q9sf\"\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2100\" data-start=\"2061\"\u003e• Genuine Trinitite Nuclear Melt Glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2155\" data-start=\"2102\"\u003e• Originating from the Ralph Emerson Pray Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2242\" data-start=\"2157\"\u003e• Every specimen is unique in colour, thickness, texture and surface characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2430\" data-start=\"2244\"\u003e• Natural bubbles, vesicles, fractures and partially melted mineral inclusions formed during the original melting process are normal characteristics and should not be considered defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2507\" data-start=\"2432\"\u003e• Colours may vary slightly depending on monitor or mobile device settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2667\" data-start=\"2509\"\u003e• Images are representative of the quality and appearance of the specimens available unless the listing states that the exact specimen shown will be supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2725\" data-start=\"2669\"\u003e• Display stand is not included unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2730\" data-start=\"2727\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2749\" data-start=\"2732\" data-section-id=\"1a3ueyz\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"3338\" data-start=\"2751\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"2777\" data-start=\"2751\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2777\" data-start=\"2751\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2762\" data-start=\"2751\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2777\" data-start=\"2762\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"3338\" data-start=\"2792\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2843\" data-start=\"2792\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2802\" data-start=\"2792\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2843\" data-start=\"2802\"\u003eTrinitite Nuclear Melt Glass Specimen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2884\" data-start=\"2844\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2861\" data-start=\"2844\"\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2884\" data-start=\"2861\"\u003eAnthropogenic Glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2918\" data-start=\"2885\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2896\" data-start=\"2885\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2918\" data-start=\"2896\"\u003eNuclear Melt Glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2952\" data-start=\"2919\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2936\" data-start=\"2919\"\u003eFormation Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2952\" data-start=\"2936\"\u003e16 July 1945\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2995\" data-start=\"2953\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2971\" data-start=\"2953\"\u003eFormation Event\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2995\" data-start=\"2971\"\u003eTrinity Nuclear Test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3072\" data-start=\"2996\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3007\" data-start=\"2996\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3072\" data-start=\"3007\"\u003eTrinity Test Site, Jornada del Muerto Desert, New Mexico, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3119\" data-start=\"3073\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3086\" data-start=\"3073\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3119\" data-start=\"3086\"\u003eRalph Emerson Pray Collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3162\" data-start=\"3120\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3129\" data-start=\"3120\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3162\" data-start=\"3129\"\u003eSelect from available options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3215\" data-start=\"3163\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3176\" data-start=\"3163\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3215\" data-start=\"3176\"\u003eVary depending on specimen selected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3262\" data-start=\"3216\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3231\" data-start=\"3216\"\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3262\" data-start=\"3231\"\u003eGenuine Historical Specimen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3338\" data-start=\"3263\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3277\" data-start=\"3263\"\u003eCertificate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3338\" data-start=\"3277\"\u003eGeoFossils Certificate of Authenticity (where applicable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"3374\" data-start=\"3345\" data-section-id=\"1r8frcv\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3398\" data-start=\"3376\" data-section-id=\"kan10t\"\u003eWhat is Trinitite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3614\" data-start=\"3400\"\u003eTrinitite is an anthropogenic glass created when the intense heat generated during the Trinity Test on \u003cstrong data-end=\"3519\" data-start=\"3503\"\u003e16 July 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e melted the desert surface surrounding Ground Zero at the Trinity Test Site in New Mexico, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3651\" data-start=\"3616\" data-section-id=\"1ju4mtj\"\u003eIs Trinitite a natural mineral?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3865\" data-start=\"3653\"\u003eNo. Trinitite is not a naturally occurring mineral. It is classified as \u003cstrong data-end=\"3748\" data-start=\"3725\"\u003eAnthropogenic Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, having formed through human activity when naturally occurring desert materials were melted during the Trinity Test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3918\" data-start=\"3867\" data-section-id=\"1dd9s93\"\u003eIs Trinitite a meteorite, impactite or tektite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4149\" data-start=\"3920\"\u003eNo. Although Trinitite shares some visual similarities with natural impact glass, it is scientifically classified as \u003cstrong data-end=\"4060\" data-start=\"4037\"\u003eAnthropogenic Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e because it formed during a human-made nuclear detonation rather than a meteorite impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4194\" data-start=\"4151\" data-section-id=\"1pdpkzk\"\u003eCan Trinitite still be collected today?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4420\" data-start=\"4196\"\u003eNo. Collection of Trinitite from the Trinity Test Site has long been prohibited. Genuine specimens available today originate from historical collections assembled during the years immediately following the 1945 Trinity Test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4453\" data-start=\"4422\" data-section-id=\"1u5oxcs\"\u003eWho was Ralph Emerson Pray?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4660\" data-start=\"4455\"\u003eRalph Emerson Pray (1923–2008) was a respected American mineral dealer, collector and author. Specimens originating from his collection benefit from documented provenance and recognised collecting history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4706\" data-start=\"4662\" data-section-id=\"2h99hs\"\u003eWill I receive the exact specimen shown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4921\" data-start=\"4708\"\u003eUnless otherwise stated, a genuine Trinitite specimen will be carefully selected from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"4831\" data-start=\"4798\"\u003eRalph Emerson Pray Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e. Photographs are representative of the quality and appearance of the specimens available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4952\" data-start=\"4923\" data-section-id=\"1jji3e\"\u003eIs Trinitite radioactive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5281\" data-start=\"4954\"\u003eAuthentic Trinitite may retain extremely low levels of residual radioactivity resulting from its formation during the Trinity Test. Due to radioactive decay over the decades since 1945, collector specimens generally exhibit very low activity. They should be handled responsibly and stored appropriately as historical specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"5316\" data-start=\"5283\" data-section-id=\"8075vh\"\u003eWhy is Trinitite collectible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5593\" data-start=\"5318\"\u003eTrinitite is collected for its unique origin, historical significance and scientific importance. It provides a tangible connection to the Trinity Test and the beginning of the Atomic Age, making it an important specimen for geological, historical and educational collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"28\" data-start=\"10\" data-section-id=\"16boy8t\"\u003eFurther Reading\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"30\"\u003eIf you would like to learn more about Trinitite, the Trinity Test and anthropogenic glass, the following authoritative resources provide additional information:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"287\" data-start=\"192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"226\" data-start=\"192\"\u003eLos Alamos National Laboratory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"229\" data-start=\"226\"\u003eInformation on the Manhattan Project and the Trinity Test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"408\" data-start=\"289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"333\" data-start=\"289\"\u003eU.S. Department of Energy – Trinity Site\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"336\" data-start=\"333\"\u003eHistorical information about the Trinity Test Site and its significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"546\" data-start=\"410\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"440\" data-start=\"410\"\u003eAtomic Heritage Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"443\" data-start=\"440\"\u003eEducational resources covering the Manhattan Project, Trinity Test and the beginning of the Atomic Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"703\" data-start=\"548\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"621\" data-start=\"548\"\u003eInternational Commission on Stratigraphy (Anthropocene Working Group)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"624\" data-start=\"621\"\u003eResearch relating to anthropogenic materials and their geological significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"850\" data-start=\"705\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"740\" data-start=\"705\"\u003eMeteoritics \u0026amp; Planetary Science\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"743\" data-start=\"740\"\u003ePeer-reviewed articles discussing Trinitite, anthropogenic glass and high-temperature geological processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GeoFossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56884102005109,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1113\/8154\/files\/GeoFossilsTrinitite1.png?v=1773070396","url":"https:\/\/www.geofossils.com\/products\/trinitite-nuclear-melt-glass-specimen","provider":"GeoFossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}