fulgurite - Height: 80 cm - Width: 60 cm - 347 g - (2)
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Two fulgurite meteorites from Morocco, cylindrical natural silica tubes weighing 347 g with dimensions 80 cm high, 60 cm wide and 60 cm deep.
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Description from the seller
Fulgurites are pieces of natural, amorphous silica, very fragile, usually tubular in shape almost cylindrical, evoking a fossilized root, produced by lightning strikes. They are sometimes described as fossilized or petrified lightning. The rarest ones come from the interaction between a thunderbolt and sandy soil.
The temperature of the materials can locally and instantaneously rise to several thousand degrees Celsius. This energy causes melting or even vaporization of siliceous materials along the path of the lightning inside the substrate, sometimes over several meters in length, and generally 5 to 20 mm in diameter. The naturally formed glass is not pure enough to be transparent.
We offer these pretty specimens. They weigh 347 grams, measure 80 mm x 60 mm x 60 mm and are of a unique cylindrical shape. Very rare cylindrical tube..
We will ship it quickly, in careful packaging. Shipping is free.
Seller's Story
We have been meteorite hunters for a long time. Passionate about these objects which are pieces of interplanetary space, we are delighted to be able to offer, through our collections, exceptional pieces, which everyone can obtain to have a part of the sky in the palm of their hand.
Have you ever observed the Milky Way? Have you ever observed a shooting star? Have you ever wondered where this one fell? In any case, we do and were even able to collect some by hand to send them directly to your home.
Each of our meteorites is unique and carefully selected before sale, cleaned, often treated, sometimes sliced and sometimes polished using specific equipment.
Based in France, we provide meteorites from many different countries across the planet. These objects have traveled staggering distances to end up on our shelves and perhaps even in your home.
We provide certificates of authenticity for each piece.
We make it a point of honor to offer quality batches, sent carefully and quickly across Europe with a tracking number.
Translated by Google TranslateFulgurites are pieces of natural, amorphous silica, very fragile, usually tubular in shape almost cylindrical, evoking a fossilized root, produced by lightning strikes. They are sometimes described as fossilized or petrified lightning. The rarest ones come from the interaction between a thunderbolt and sandy soil.
The temperature of the materials can locally and instantaneously rise to several thousand degrees Celsius. This energy causes melting or even vaporization of siliceous materials along the path of the lightning inside the substrate, sometimes over several meters in length, and generally 5 to 20 mm in diameter. The naturally formed glass is not pure enough to be transparent.
We offer these pretty specimens. They weigh 347 grams, measure 80 mm x 60 mm x 60 mm and are of a unique cylindrical shape. Very rare cylindrical tube..
We will ship it quickly, in careful packaging. Shipping is free.
Seller's Story
We have been meteorite hunters for a long time. Passionate about these objects which are pieces of interplanetary space, we are delighted to be able to offer, through our collections, exceptional pieces, which everyone can obtain to have a part of the sky in the palm of their hand.
Have you ever observed the Milky Way? Have you ever observed a shooting star? Have you ever wondered where this one fell? In any case, we do and were even able to collect some by hand to send them directly to your home.
Each of our meteorites is unique and carefully selected before sale, cleaned, often treated, sometimes sliced and sometimes polished using specific equipment.
Based in France, we provide meteorites from many different countries across the planet. These objects have traveled staggering distances to end up on our shelves and perhaps even in your home.
We provide certificates of authenticity for each piece.
We make it a point of honor to offer quality batches, sent carefully and quickly across Europe with a tracking number.
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Number of objects
2
Type of meteorite
fulgurite
Weight
347 g
Country of origin
Morocco
Height
80 cm
Width
60 cm
Depth
60 cm
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