But this crystal is truly a hidden gem
A fascinating characteristic of Trinitite is its dual surface: a sand-grain textured underside and a smooth
exceptional water-clear clarity and a glassy luster
with earthy clay inclusions at its base
Silvery metallic galena crystals can be seen in the limestone matrix
Trinitite .65g - Trinity Test Site, White Sands, New Mexico, USA Phenakite faceted stones But this crystal is trulyFormed on July 16, 1945, when desert sand melted under the intense heat of the worlds first atomic test, Trinitite is a rare historic glass. Collected in the 1940s50s before the site was closed, these preserved pieces are highly collectible relics of history. Size: 10 x 12 x 4mm Weight: . 65g Includes: 1. 25" Collector's box with label. History of Trinitite The detonation took place at 5: 29 a. m. on July 16, 1945, at the Trinity Site, about 35 miles