Real Trinitite from the First Atomic Bomb Test Display
Own a genuine piece of one of the most significant events in modern history. This display features authentic Trinitite, the green glass formed when the first atomic bomb was detonated at the Trinity Test Site near Alamogordo, New Mexico, on July 16, 1945.
Created when desert sand was exposed to extreme temperatures during the world's first nuclear explosion, Trinitite remains a fascinating relic of the dawn of the atomic age. Each display includes an educational information card and a genuine specimen of this historic material.
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Each Trinitite specimen is unique and will vary in size, shape, color, and texture, making every display one of a kind.
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