Historic Specimens & Collectibles
Own a Piece of History — Trinitite
An artifact from the start of the nuclear age, presented for display and collection.
Glass Born at the Trinity Test Site
Trinitite is also known as Alamogordo Glass, Atomite, or Desert Glass.
Created during the first nuclear bomb detonation in the New Mexico desert on July 16, 1945, Trinitite formed when intense heat melted desert sand into lightly green-tinted glass. Our specimens were legally collected from the site in the late 1940s.
License exempt. Specimen sizes vary. Our framed samples are enclosed for display.
TRNT-02 & TRNT-03
Trinitite in a Display Box
These specimens are enclosed in a clear plastic display box. The frame measures 3.5 inches square and is displayed in its base on a diagonal.
- TRNT-02 — $59.95: Trinitite fragment under 1 gram
- TRNT-03 — $74.95: Small Trinitite specimen above 1.0 gram
TRNT-PW
Handmade Trinitite Paperweight
Trinitite encased in resin plastic. These are high-quality handmade paperweights, with specimen size and color varying between pieces.
License exempt.
$149.95
TRNT-Frag
Trinitite Fragment in a Vial
Each vial contains an authentic Trinitite specimen.
$32.95
Specimen Analysis
Chemical Analysis
Chemical analysis identifies nearly pure melted silica with traces of olivine, feldspar, and other minerals that comprise the desert sand.
Nuclear Analysis
Courtesy of George Dowell at GEOelectronics. Select the image to view it full size.
History of Trinitite
On July 16, 1945, the first atomic bomb was detonated at the Trinity test site in New Mexico. The fireball scorched the desert and melted sand in the surrounding area. When the melted sand solidified, it became the light green glass-like material named Trinitite.
Shipping Information
Sale of Trinitite is in compliance with all U.S. Federal regulations.
We are in compliance with Section 13 from part 40 of the NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission rules and regulations and Postal Service regulations specified in 49 CFR 173.421 for activity limits of low level radioactive materials. Items will be shipped in accordance with Postal Service activity limits specified in Publication 52.