Fulgurit – a natural wonder formed by lightning – with authenticity certificate - Height: 15 cm - Width: 3.5 cm - 37.47 g - (1)

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Francesco Moser
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Over 20 years collecting meteorites; former museum curator and experienced restorer.

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This 37.47 g natural fulgurite from Morocco measures 15 × 3.5 cm and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

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Born in a fraction of a second – by the power of lightning

A fulgurite is one of the Earth's most fascinating natural phenomena: when a lightning bolt with currents of up to 30,000 amperes strikes sand or rock, it melts the material in fractions of a second at temperatures above 1,700 °C and leaves a glassy, tubular structure – a fulgurite. Each specimen is a unique testament to raw natural power that will never be repeated.

What you receive
- Original fulgurite – naturally formed by a lightning strike, not a replica
- Glassy, porous surface with the characteristic tubular structure
- Unique specimen – each piece is an absolute one-of-a-kind
- Includes a certificate of authenticity
- A piece of natural history for collectors & enthusiasts

Imagine: a thunderstorm, a lightning bolt – and in that single moment something can emerge that can endure millions of years. The fulgurite in your hands is the direct result of this moment. It speaks of the unstoppable force of nature and is an extraordinary conversation piece for any collection, any desk, any shelf.

Born in a fraction of a second – by the power of lightning

A fulgurite is one of the Earth's most fascinating natural phenomena: when a lightning bolt with currents of up to 30,000 amperes strikes sand or rock, it melts the material in fractions of a second at temperatures above 1,700 °C and leaves a glassy, tubular structure – a fulgurite. Each specimen is a unique testament to raw natural power that will never be repeated.

What you receive
- Original fulgurite – naturally formed by a lightning strike, not a replica
- Glassy, porous surface with the characteristic tubular structure
- Unique specimen – each piece is an absolute one-of-a-kind
- Includes a certificate of authenticity
- A piece of natural history for collectors & enthusiasts

Imagine: a thunderstorm, a lightning bolt – and in that single moment something can emerge that can endure millions of years. The fulgurite in your hands is the direct result of this moment. It speaks of the unstoppable force of nature and is an extraordinary conversation piece for any collection, any desk, any shelf.

Details

Number of objects
1
Type of meteorite
Fulgurit – a natural wonder formed by lightning – with authenticity certificate
Weight
37.47 g
Country of origin
Morocco
Height
15 cm
Width
3.5 cm
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