Libyan Desert Glass Crystals - 104 g - (46)
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Libyan Desert Glass crystals from Egypt, originating in the Great Sand Sea, Libyan Desert, with a total weight of 104 g across 46 pieces.
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Description from the seller
Up for auction is a beautiful lot of 100% genuine Libyan Desert Glass (LDG) pieces, weighing a total of 122 grams.
Libian Desert Glass is a famous and mysterious impactite found in the Eastern Sahara (Western Egypt / Libyan border). Formed approximately 29 million years ago due to a high-energy meteorite impact or airburst, this natural glass consists of nearly pure silica (98%) and is highly sought after by collectors, scientists, and jewelry makers worldwide.
Lot Details:
Type: Libyan Desert Glass (LDG) / Impactite
Total Weight: 104 grams (as shown in image.png)
Quantity: Multiple individual pieces, perfect for sorting, trading, or tumbling.
Color & Quality: Lovely translucent yellow-green/golden hues with typical desert wind-polished textures and characteristic small inclusions (visible in detail in image_2.png).
Origin: Great Sand Sea, Libyan Desert.
Why bid on this lot?
This lot is ideal for dealers, artisans, or collectors looking to expand their inventory with authentic space-history material. The pieces feature excellent clarity and a great variety of shapes.
Shipping & Guarantee
Authenticity: Guaranteed 100% genuine Libyan Desert Glass.
Packaging: Will be carefully packed to ensure safe transit.
Shipping: Fast shipping with tracking number provided.
Up for auction is a beautiful lot of 100% genuine Libyan Desert Glass (LDG) pieces, weighing a total of 122 grams.
Libian Desert Glass is a famous and mysterious impactite found in the Eastern Sahara (Western Egypt / Libyan border). Formed approximately 29 million years ago due to a high-energy meteorite impact or airburst, this natural glass consists of nearly pure silica (98%) and is highly sought after by collectors, scientists, and jewelry makers worldwide.
Lot Details:
Type: Libyan Desert Glass (LDG) / Impactite
Total Weight: 104 grams (as shown in image.png)
Quantity: Multiple individual pieces, perfect for sorting, trading, or tumbling.
Color & Quality: Lovely translucent yellow-green/golden hues with typical desert wind-polished textures and characteristic small inclusions (visible in detail in image_2.png).
Origin: Great Sand Sea, Libyan Desert.
Why bid on this lot?
This lot is ideal for dealers, artisans, or collectors looking to expand their inventory with authentic space-history material. The pieces feature excellent clarity and a great variety of shapes.
Shipping & Guarantee
Authenticity: Guaranteed 100% genuine Libyan Desert Glass.
Packaging: Will be carefully packed to ensure safe transit.
Shipping: Fast shipping with tracking number provided.
Details
Number of objects
46
Name of meteorite
Libyan Desert Glass
Type of meteorite
Crystals
Weight
104 g
Country of origin
Egypt
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