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Specifications
Item Code: LIB166
Metric Dimensions: 23 x 21 x 12 mm
Imperial Dimensions: 1” x 1” x ½” mm
Weight: 34 Carats (6.7 grams)
Unique Qualities
This unique Libyan Desert Glass specimen is a natural wonder, weighing 6.7g with a distinctive yellow-green hue. Its natural glass texture makes it a beautiful addition to any collection. Libyan Desert Glass is a rare form of tektite found in the Western Desert of Egypt, formed by meteorite impact 26 million years ago. Its remarkable, distinctive shimmer is sure to add an extra sparkle.
Libyan Desert Glass Tektite is one of only two gem-grade Tektites on the planet. Libyan Desert Glass has colors like that of its sandy source material of nearly pure silica, ranging from light yellow to deep golden color tones.
Libyan Desert Tektite embodies the golden rays of the sun.