A Prince Rupert's drop is a type of glass object that is created by dripping molten glass into cold water. This process creates a teardrop-shaped glass droplet with a long, thin tail. The exterior of the drop cools and solidifies very quickly while the interior remains in a molten state for a short time before cooling. As a result of this rapid cooling, the outer surface becomes highly compressed while the inner core is in tension.
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