Gemstones

Introduction Trinitite, also known as "atomsite" or "Alamogordo glass," is a glassy substance formed from the first nuclear detonation at the Trinity Site in New Mexico on July 16, 1945. This unique material is a byproduct of the intense heat generated by the explosion, which fused the desert sand into a glass-like state. Today, trinitite serves as a tangible reminder of a...