VERY RARE: 151g Libyan Desert Glass Meteorite Impactite Tektite – Genuine Space Rock w/ Certificate

Description

This exceptionally rare 151g Libyan Desert Glass is a genuine meteorite-derived impactite tektite, formed from an extraordinary high-energy meteorite event in the Sahara Desert approximately 29 million years ago. Found scattered in the remote deserts of eastern Libya and western Egypt, this stunning yellow-green to golden impact glass is one of the most prized forms of natural tektite known to science and collectors alike.

This specimen is 100% genuine and you will receive the exact piece shown in the photograph. It has been carefully chosen for its size, translucency, and natural surface features, with full dimensions visible via scale cube (1cm per square) in the photo.

Geological & Scientific Details:

• Name: Libyan Desert Glass (LDG)
• Type: Impactite / Tektite (Natural Silica Glass)
• Formation: Created by the intense heat and pressure of a meteorite impact melting desert silica sands, flinging molten glass over vast areas.
• Age: Approximately 29 million years old
• Locality: Great Sand Sea, near the border of modern-day Libya and Egypt
• Mineralogy: Mostly nearly pure silica glass (SiO₂), often with lechatelierite inclusions (a form of fused quartz)
• Colour: Yellow, golden, pale green, sometimes translucent
• Hardness: ~6.5 (Mohs scale)
• Structure: Amorphous (non-crystalline)
• Density: ~2.2 g/cm³

Historical & Notable Facts:

• Libyan Desert Glass was used by ancient Egyptians – a carved scarab made from this glass was found in Tutankhamun’s tomb.
• It is the only known tektite type formed on land, rather than in water or marine environments.
• The area it is found in has no volcanic history, reinforcing its meteoritic origin.

Metaphysical & Collector Appeal:

• Libyan Desert Glass is believed to possess strong protective and transformation energies, often used in metaphysical practices.
• Highly prized among collectors for its aesthetic beauty, historical importance, and extraterrestrial connection.

Additional Details:

• All of our Meteorites are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
• Scale Rule: Each square/cube = 1cm. Refer to the photo for full sizing.
• You will receive the exact specimen shown.

This 151g Libyan Desert Glass is not only a geological wonder and a beautiful natural artifact, but also a cosmic relic of Earth’s violent extraterrestrial history — perfect for collectors, enthusiasts, and those drawn to space-born treasures.