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Specimens here range from small representative fragments through larger branching pieces, offering something for collectors at every level, whether you're adding your first fulgurite to a collection focused on unusual natural formations or looking for a striking display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fulgurite-sahara-desert-northern-africa","title":"Fulgurite - Sahara Desert, Northern Africa","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFulgurites form when a lightning strike delivers a massive, near-instantaneous discharge of heat (often exceeding 1,800°C) into sand or soil, fusing the grains along the current's path into a hollow, glassy tube. 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