High Quality Libyan Desert Glass Meteorite impact (Egypt, 26 million years!) GEM QUALITY. - 11.8 g
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LIBYAN DESERT GLASS is a natural meteorite impact glass from the Libyan Desert, Egypt, formed about 26 million years ago by an impact, GEM QUALITY, weight 11.8 g.
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The Libyan crystal formed 26 million years ago due to the impact of a large meteorite or comet on what is now the Libyan desert. It has been known since prehistoric times, used for making tools as well as for crafting jewelry for Tutankhamun.
This specimen from this lot is natural and of good size, ideal for a quality collection of samples, with excellent clarity that can be appreciated in its great transparency, shape with numerous regmaglifos in the form of hollows, and exceptional coloration. Fantastic! Don't miss this opportunity!
Tektites (from Greek tektos, melted) are natural glass objects formed by the impact of large meteorites on the Earth's surface. Tektites are the driest known minerals, with an average water content of 0.005%.
We are members of the leading international associations related to meteorites, so we guarantee the authenticity of all our meteorites and jewelry made from this material for life. Buy with confidence.
IMCA members with number #7412 (International Meteorite Collectors Association)
Members of GMA with number #G0095 (Global Meteorite Association)
Members of The Meteoritical Society with membership number #6667
Greetings and good luck!
Crater Meteorites
The Libyan crystal formed 26 million years ago due to the impact of a large meteorite or comet on what is now the Libyan desert. It has been known since prehistoric times, used for making tools as well as for crafting jewelry for Tutankhamun.
This specimen from this lot is natural and of good size, ideal for a quality collection of samples, with excellent clarity that can be appreciated in its great transparency, shape with numerous regmaglifos in the form of hollows, and exceptional coloration. Fantastic! Don't miss this opportunity!
Tektites (from Greek tektos, melted) are natural glass objects formed by the impact of large meteorites on the Earth's surface. Tektites are the driest known minerals, with an average water content of 0.005%.
We are members of the leading international associations related to meteorites, so we guarantee the authenticity of all our meteorites and jewelry made from this material for life. Buy with confidence.
IMCA members with number #7412 (International Meteorite Collectors Association)
Members of GMA with number #G0095 (Global Meteorite Association)
Members of The Meteoritical Society with membership number #6667
Greetings and good luck!
Crater Meteorites
Details
Name of meteorite
High Quality Libyan Desert Glass
Type of meteorite
Meteorite impact (Egypt, 26 million years!) GEM QUALITY.
Weight
11.8 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Libyan Desert
Country of Origin
Egypt
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