2.7" Fulgurite Petrified Lightning Strike Glass Sahara Desert Algeria Phytosaur Tooth The Frasch process made mining

The Frasch process made mining in these difficult geological conditions economically viable

forming layers

despite the limited fossil material available at the time

dating to the early Middle Eocene (approximately 48–50 million years ago)

2.7" Fulgurite Petrified Lightning Strike Glass Sahara Desert Algeria Phytosaur Tooth The Frasch process made miningLocation: Sahara Desert, Algeria Weight: 0. 3 Ounces Dimensions: 2. 7 Inches Long, 0. 8 Inches Wide, 0. 4 Inches Thick The Item pictured is the one you will receive. Fulgurite is a type of natural glass formed when lightning strikes sandy soil or sand dunes, creating a fascinating geological phenomenon. The extreme heat produced by the lightning bolt fuses sand grains, forming hollow tubes or branching structures known as fulgurites. Also referred to