Exceptional Libyan Desert Glass Specimen - Natural Tektite Specifications: Weight: 87 grams Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.3 x 2.3 cm Type: Libyan Desert Glass (LDG) - Natural Impact Glass Origin: Great Sand Sea, Libyan Desert (Egypt/Libya border) Age: Approximately 29 million years old Color: Rare golden-yellow with amber tones Description: This is a remarkable specimen of Libyan Desert Glass, one of nature's most mysterious and fascinating materials. This piece exhibits an exceptionally vibrant golden-yellow coloration with warm amber hues, a highly desirable trait that sets it apart from more common pale specimens. What makes this specimen particularly extraordinary are the distinctive surface features - natural pitting and depressions that give it an appearance reminiscent of atmospheric ablation. While Libyan Desert Glass did not travel through Earth's atmosphere like meteorites, these remarkable surface textures are the result of millions of years of natural weathering and erosion in the harsh desert environment, creating a unique sculptural quality that is rarely seen in LDG specimens. Libyan Desert Glass was formed approximately 29 million years ago by an intense heat event, most likely from a meteorite impact or airburst, which melted the desert sand and created this pure natural glass. This material is exceptionally rare, found only in a remote region of the Sahara Desert along the Egypt-Libya border. The ancient Egyptians prized this material - a carved scarab of Libyan Desert Glass was even found in Tutankhamun's tomb. This specimen's substantial size, exceptional color saturation, and unique natural surface texturing make it a museum-quality piece. The translucent quality allows light to pass through, revealing the beautiful internal structure and rich golden tones. A truly exceptional collector's piece that combines geological rarity, ancient history, and natural beauty.