Fulgurite (Petrified Lightning) with hole - Unique #6 - 4" x 2 1/2"

Fulgurite - Petrified LightningFulgurite are formed by the intense heat of lightning when it strikes sand. Over 3000 degrees f melts the sand in its penetrating path and it quickly cools into a natural hollow glass tube. Fulgurite are occur all over the world, the composition of sand dictates the different colour of fulgurites. Fulgurites are also known as Petrified Lightning.This fulgurite crystal was found and handpicked in the deserts of Arizona, USA. This piece is unique for its large size, complex wide tubular structure and the amazing and rare formation of 3 holes; one end has one hole that branches at the other end into two separate holes. The piece has different colours of grey and brown and may containunfused quartz sand on the rough surface.