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Own a genuine fragment of one of Earth's rarest natural treasures with this 4.9-gram Natural Libyan Desert Glass specimen. Formed approximately 29 million years ago, this remarkable piece was created when an immense meteorite impact generated temperatures exceeding 1,700°C, instantly melting the silica-rich sands of the Sahara Desert into beautiful natural glass. Its elegant elongated form, warm buttery-yellow colour and naturally weathered surface make it a striking example of this extraordinary impact glass.
Recovered from the remote Great Sand Sea along the Egypt-Libya border, Libyan Desert Glass is composed of approximately 98% pure silica, making it one of the purest natural glasses found on Earth. Highly prized by collectors and scientists alike, this remarkable material also played a role in ancient history, having been carved into the famous scarab at the centre of Pharaoh Tutankhamun's ceremonial pectoral.
Weight: 4.9 grams
Approximate Size: 16mm × 31mm × 13mm
Material: Natural Libyan Desert Glass
Age: Approximately 29 million years old
Locality: Great Sand Sea, Egypt-Libya Border, Sahara Desert
Colour: Pale golden yellow with natural mineral inclusions
Composition: Approximately 98% Silica (Natural Impact Glass)
Display: One-of-a-kind natural collector's specimen
Libyan Desert Glass is unlike any other natural glass on Earth. Rather than forming through volcanic activity, scientists believe it was created during an immense meteorite impact that unleashed extraordinary heat and pressure, transforming vast areas of desert sand into translucent golden glass in an instant. Every specimen is a rare remnant of this ancient cosmic event, preserving a tangible connection between Earth and space.
Modern crystal traditions often associate Libyan Desert Glass with transformation, confidence and embracing positive change. Its incredible journeyfrom molten silica created by a catastrophic impact to a treasured natural specimen millions of years laterhas made it a symbol of resilience, growth and new beginnings. While these metaphysical meanings are based on spiritual beliefs rather than scientific evidence, they continue to add to the fascination surrounding this remarkable natural glass.
Whether displayed as part of a mineral collection, appreciated for its connection to Ancient Egypt or admired as a relic of one of Earth's greatest geological events, this authentic Libyan Desert Glass specimen is a truly exceptional piece of natural history.
