Description
Product Overview
This very rare 151g Libyan desert glass specimen is presented as a genuine meteorite-group collectible for collectors, educators, display enthusiasts and anyone interested in natural impact-related materials. Its distinctive desert-glass identity makes it an appealing addition to a meteorite, tektite or natural history collection. The product listing identifies this specimen as Libyan desert glass and gives its weight as 151g.
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
Scientific Context
Libyan Desert Glass is a naturally occurring silica-rich glass associated with the Sahara Desert. In scientific and collecting contexts, it is commonly discussed as an impact glass or impact-related natural glass, formed when intense heat rapidly melts and fuses terrestrial material. The resulting glass can display a distinctive translucent to glassy appearance, with natural variation from piece to piece.
Because natural desert glass is produced by geological or impact-related processes rather than manufactured as ordinary decorative glass, each specimen may show its own individual surface character, inclusions, colour variation and contours. These features are part of the natural character that makes collected material valuable for study and display. This listing presents the item as Libyan desert glass within the meteorite category, without assigning additional laboratory classification or analytical results.
Collecting and Display
A 151g specimen offers a substantial presence for a personal meteorite cabinet, geological display, classroom collection or natural-history presentation. Libyan desert glass is especially interesting to collectors because it connects mineral collecting, impact science, desert geology and the study of naturally formed glass. It can be displayed alongside meteorites, tektites, impactites and other geological specimens to illustrate the variety of materials associated with extreme natural events.
The specimen is suitable for careful handling and display. As with other natural glass specimens, it should be protected from hard impacts, drops and abrasive contact. A stable display surface or suitable specimen cabinet is recommended. Please use the photographs when assessing the visible form, surface character and presentation of the individual piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
This Meteorite is a genuine specimen and Includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity.
The accompanying certificate wording provides a signed authenticity document for the purchase and is included with the specimen as stated. The certificate is intended to support the specimen’s presentation as a collectible meteorite-category item.
Size and Photographs
The listed specimen weight is 151g. Full sizing is shown in the photographs. The photographs are provided to show the actual individual specimen included with the purchase, allowing collectors to review its visible appearance before buying. Please refer to the images for the complete visual presentation and sizing guidance.
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