[meteorite-list] Professor Studies Trinitite

[Galactic Stone & Ironworks]

Hi Paul and List,

I have heard more than once that trinitite has some similarities to
certain tektites.  It is not as glassy as Darwin Glass, but outside of
the coloration, it does bear some visual similarities to glassy
tektites like Darwin and others.  I have also seen trinitite pieces
that have teardrop-like shapes, which also reminds one of some
tektites, like indochinites.  However, the broad similarities stop
there.

If anyone is interested, I have had some tests and analyses done on
the trinitite I have in my collection - elemental composition,
isotopes, radiation levels, etc.  I also have several good academic
papers on trinitite - some of which are in PDF format.  If anyone is
interested, contact me off-list : curator at galactic-stone.com

Trinitite FAQ - http://www.galactic-stone.com/pages/trinitite

Best regards,

MikeG

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On 8/1/13, Paul H. <inselberg at cox.net> wrote:
> Professor Studies Material From World’s First Nuclear Blast
> by Edwin L. Aguirre, University of Massachusetts News
> http://www.uml.edu/News/stories/2013/Eby-Atomic-Rock.aspx
>
> Related papers are at:
> http://www.researchgate.net/publication/248380942_Nuclear_forensics_searching_for_nuclear_device_debris_in_trinitite-hosted_inclusions?ev=pub_cit_inc
>
> Yours,
>
> Paul H.
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