'PELE'S HAIR' - Natural fibres of volcanic glass - Iceland
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‘PELE’S HAIR’
Natural fibres of volcanic glass
October 1980 eruption of Krafla, near Myvatn, Iceland
Small sample in a glass-topped box.
Named after the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes, these golden strands are actually thin filaments of volcanic glass. They are formed when droplets of molten rock are ejected from a volcano and spun out by the wind into hair-like strands.
Please note: This sample should be kept in the box. Like man-made fiberglass It is not recommended to touch Pele's hair, because it is brittle and sharp. Always wear gloves if handling.
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Size: 6 x 6 x 2 centimetres
Weight: 35 grams
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