Typical examples of our Trinitite samples

Early in the morning on July 16th, 1945, the first Atomic Bomb was detonated at the Trinity test site in the New Mexico desert. The nuclear explosion produced a blast equivalent of 18,000 tons of TNT and a ½ mile diameter fireball - with a temperature over 10 million degrees Fahrenheit, far hotter than the surface of the Sun. The intense heat melted the New Mexico desert sand into a light green, glass-like substance which was later named "Trinitite".
The resulting crater lined with Trinitite was buried for security reasons not long after the explosion.
As a result, authentic samples of Trinitite are quite rare and very difficult to obtain.
A few drums of Trinitite was saved from the burial... and this is that material.
Once it is gone, there will never be any more. As supplies diminish, expect Trinitite prices to skyrocket.
As stated above, all our Trinitite samples are tested for authenticity, and hand picked for perfect coloring and crystallization. These are excellent samples for both the beginning and professional collectors.
We currently have 2 different sample sizes: 6 & 7 gram.
The samples generally measure about 1.25" to 1.75" across.
 Like all collectibles, Trinitite samples are an investment... their value will always increase over time.
All Trinitite is slightly radioactive, but perfectly safe to handle.
<1,000 cpm

WARNING! - SPECIAL NOTICE ! - WARNING!
Beware of unscrupulous  firms & individuals selling 'inexpensive' Trinitite.
The old adage "you get what you pay for" certainly applies here. Because of its scarcity and rapidly increasing value, there have been several people selling bogus Trinitite on internet auction sites, as well as on a few web pages. To the untrained eye, this counterfeit Trinitite may seem genuine, but it certainly is not.
The only sure fire way to determine if your sample is genuine, is to test it for specific fission isotopes.
This can only be done accurately with a Mass Spectrometer.
Actual Trinitite contains nuclear fission byproducts that were melted into the sand during the fireball phase of the atomic bomb detonation. Under analysis, these specific isotopes show up as sharp peaks on a Mass Spectrometer. We test and analyze all our samples in this way.
Some Trinitite counterfeiters have even gone so far as to add small amounts of radioactive material into their Trinitite to make it appear genuine.
Even sophisticated counterfeit samples such as these, clearly show up as fakes during Mass Spectrometer testing. Rest assured, any Trinitite sample purchased from us is absolutely genuine.

Frame Your Trinitite!

Protect your investment!

For an additional $25.00, we will mount & frame one of the Trinitite samples above in a high quality wood frame with glass insert. Your Trinitite sample will be mounted on heavy-stock, high-gloss Kodak photo paper with an atomic detonation image and an informative description of Trinitite & its origin.
Overall size is 5" x 7".
Please note that frame wood color & finish may vary from time to time depending on availability.

Mounting & framing for Trinitite samples above: $25.00

Smaller, very affordable Trinitite samples.
These thumbnail Trinitite samples typically measure about 3/4" across and come mounted on heavy-stock, high-gloss Kodak photo paper with a thick cardboard backing.
The image printed is an atomic detonation with an informative description of Trinitite and its origin.
Overall size is 5" x 7". A certificate of authenticity is included.
All Trinitite is slightly radioactive, but perfectly safe to handle.
<1,000 cpm 

  Small Mounted Trinitite Sample: $25.00

All our Trinitite samples come with a certificate
of measured radiation and authenticity.