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Product Description

A pale green specimen of Libyan Desert Glass in its natural state, showing signs of weathering.

Libyan Desert Glass is found on the borders of the Libyan & Egyptian Desert.

The deposits are spread over many kilometers and their origin was a mystery for centuries until recently analyzed and found to be the result of a meteorite which exploded above the surface of the desert.

The intense heat of the fireball liquified the sand, leaving an extremely pure pastel green Silica glass.

A superb collectors specimen with good transparency and some white, spherical Cristobalite crystal inclusions.


weight:   35.63 carats / 7.127 grams
shape:    Natural specimen
dimensions:  30.13 x 23.33 x 11.86 mm
treatment:  None

Specifications

Product Code
MELD99
Weight
0.025kg

Customer Reviews

Libyan Desert Glass, rough specimen. 35.63 carats / 7.127 grams.

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Product Code MELD99