fulgurite

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf natural glass
mineral formation
gptkbp:category gptkb:lechatelierite
gptkbp:color black
brown
gray
green
gptkbp:composition gptkb:silica
gptkbp:discoveredBy early 19th century
gptkbp:externalTexture rough
gptkbp:formedBy lightning strike
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:rock
sand
soil
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label fulgurite
gptkbp:internalTexture glassy
gptkbp:length up to several meters
gptkbp:meltingPoint over 1,700°C
gptkbp:nameOrigin Latin 'fulgur' (lightning)
gptkbp:relatedTo tektite
pseudomorphs
gptkbp:shape tubular
branching
gptkbp:usedFor scientific research
collecting
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:lechatelierite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7