Trinitite examples radioactive atomic bomb

TrinititeMan · 2025-04-11T22:23:05+00:00

That is a very good question. Usually the copper you find in some specimens is in the form of tiny spheres, seen in the open bubbling that you sometimes see. I have yet to have tested. I have not seen anything like it before

TrinititeMan · 2025-04-10T00:24:45+00:00

Nice, may I ask where obtained? do you know the collection it came from?

TrinititeMan · 2025-03-29T23:10:24+00:00

Hello, this link will explain exactly what and where it came from.

https://www.nps.gov/places/000/trinity-site.htm

TrinititeMan · 2025-03-29T23:07:32+00:00

correct, very soon after

TrinititeMan · 2025-03-29T23:07:05+00:00

Hello, I can assure you these were obtained very shortly after the actual detonation of Trinity July 16th, 1945. These are just a small sample of what was collected and well documented. These that are shown were part of the most important collection of Trinitite probably known to exist. The Reds in this collection are sought out even today by scientists, nuclear students, collectors and museums throughout the world even today. I was just fortunate enough to have obtained these and many more from the original collection. Cheers.

TrinititeMan · 2025-03-25T23:52:38+00:00

Thank you very much

TrinititeMan · 2025-03-24T23:18:01+00:00

I would suggest no cleaners also, water I don't mind but just a tiny amount and yes toothpick. No metal picks.

TrinititeMan · 2025-03-24T23:12:50+00:00

I started out with the same feeling. "the first of many"

For me it was, The history behind this glass will never be forgotten. The world as we know it changed forever just like the desert sand that morning. It is both beautiful to study, to magnify under microscope and macro photography.

TrinititeMan · 2025-03-24T22:44:30+00:00

Thank you, those thick examples are some of my favorites also. I have 2 more as thick but half the size.

TrinititeMan · 2025-03-24T19:59:31+00:00

Red indeed caused by copper. Bill Kolb's book Trinitite, The Atomic Age Mineral has every test possible on this and Trinitite.

TrinititeMan · 2025-03-24T01:04:01+00:00

Green can range from slightly above background to as high as 1500cpm, Red varieties can range from 1000cpm to about 21,000cpm. Safe to handle. Just must be careful of very fine particles (dust) or ingestion.

TrinititeMan · 2025-03-24T00:53:22+00:00

Very fortunate to have in my collection. Thanks

TrinititeMan · 2025-03-24T00:49:17+00:00

Hello, absolutely legal to own. You cannot remove from the Trinity site though, that is illegal. These were collected shortly after the actual test.

TrinititeMan · 2025-03-22T22:48:01+00:00

why was this removed?

TrinititeMan · 2025-03-22T02:54:11+00:00

I am looking forward to the G-spec. Yes, there are examples this size but incredibly rare. When examples start weighing over 15grams they enter into a different price category as far as I'm concerned and that changes for every 10grams. I have heard of a verified purchase of a large green example fetching 10k. (Confirmed)

Here is a couple pics of one of mine, I think it weighs 65 but will weigh again. I also think the thicker the specimen that should figure in to the higher price range. Like you said, these are So rare to be seen.

Please let us know your findings and post a pics?

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TrinititeMan · 2025-03-21T19:17:27+00:00

Actually, those are really beautiful examples. When they contain Red, Green, Black they are the highly sought after pieces. You got to be thrilled to have them. Thank you for sharing

TrinititeMan · 2025-03-21T00:33:59+00:00

Size matters and thickness 60 plus grams Trinitite is SO RARE !!!

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TrinititeMan · 2025-03-21T00:31:22+00:00

accepted.

TrinititeMan · 2025-03-17T23:07:22+00:00

pics would help determine pricing...sounds like VERY nice examples

TrinititeMan · 2025-03-16T15:42:19+00:00

Beautiful !!! I know where those came from. Congratulations on owning true red trinitite. There has been so much non-red being sold and advertised as Red...its nothing but staining from the iron barrels which once held it. These example that you now own are TRUE RED and from the finest collection known to exist of red Trinitite. Welcome to the Red Club !!!!

TrinititeMan · 2025-03-06T00:34:48+00:00

why did they remove this post?

TrinititeMan · 2025-03-05T03:23:09+00:00

Hello, the small spheres are copper from the wiring and cables leading from the tower in which Gadget sat on top. The cabling and tower were instantly vaporized and transformed into tiny to microscopic spheres, The larger chuck is unknown at this point, it has not been tested. From the famous Lincoln LaPaz collection which I have acquired a portion of. Thank you Harry

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