Libyan Desert Glass – An exceptional specimen Libyan Desert Glass - Height: 70 mm - Width: 60 mm - 182 g - (1)

Libyan Desert Glass is a naturally occurring silica glass found in the Eastern Sahara Desert and is renowned for its unusual formation and striking appearance. Thought to have formed from a high-temperature impact event or airburst, this translucent glass exhibits a yellow-green color with a smooth, glossy surface. Its formation dates back tens of thousands of years, and it is often discovered as irregular, button-like fragments. Libyan Desert Glass holds cultural significance, as ancient peoples have crafted it into jewelry and tools. This exceptional specimen's size and condition make it particularly valuable to collectors and those fascinated by impact geology and rare terrestrial glasses.