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Fulgurite Pictures

 

FULGURITES are rocks produced by the intense heat of lightning striking the ground.  They normally consist of glass, created when the lightning melts the sand and rock, with embedded sand and rock fragments.  Due to the rapid heating of the materials making up the fulgurites, they also contain abundant gas pockets that are usually lined with glass.

Information as to size and locality will be coming soon.  Currently these FULGURITES are on display at the ARIZONA MINING AND MINERAL MUSEUM.

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This fan shaped Fulgurite...

 

This root like Fulgurite