Trinitite Green Black Oppenheimer Display - 1.1 g

Trinitite Collector's Edition Riker Case 1.1 g 

Discover the history and significance of Trinitite, the rare nuclear glass formed by the first atomic bomb explosion at the Trinity test site on July 16, 1945. This Trinitite memorabilia collector's Riker box edition features a rare piece of this atomic glass, both green and black.

Description

This one-of-a-kind Trinitite piece was formed by the intense heat of the first nuclear bomb at the Trinity test site. The Collector's Edition includes an atomic blast in-color photo, along with a famous quote from Robert Oppenheimer, director of the Los Alamos lab, who oversaw the blast.

Historical Significance

Legally collected in 1948, the Trinitite in this collection is guaranteed authentic. This edition features Oppenheimer's iconic quote from the Bhagavad Gita: "If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst at once into the sky, that would be like the splendor of the Mighty One… I am Become Death, the Shatterer of Worlds…”

Unique Features

One-of-a-Kind Display: Contains Trinitite, a byproduct of the intense heat and explosion of the first nuclear bomb, with unique features.

Mushroom Cloud Formation: The explosion produced a mushroom cloud that rose 50 miles into the atmosphere within 7 minutes, with a yield equivalent to 25 kilotons of TNT.

Specifications

• Display Size: 8 1/4" L x 6 1/4" W x 3/4" D
• Trinitite Color: Green and Black
• Disk Size: 1 1/8" diameter
• Trinitite Size: 19mm L x 15mm W x 5mm D
• Trinitite Weight: 1.1 grams
• Printed on Quality Epson Photo Paper

Plexiglass base and photo cube are not included.

This material is for educational and scientific purposes only. Do NOT inhale, ingest, or wear as jewelry.

What is Included

This scientific collector's edition ships with a Certificate of Authenticity, detailed information about the Trinity atomic test, trinitite, and XRF analysis.

Perfect for Collectors

This display is a fantastic addition to any scientific or historical collection. It features an in-color photo of an atomic test, Oppenheimer's quote, and an authentic piece of Trinitite.

Significant Atomic Age Memorabilia

Improve your geologic or rare glass collection with this extraordinary and dynamic piece of history, a testament to one of the most pivotal moments in world and scientific history. Order your Trinitite Collector's Edition today!

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