Genuine Libyan Desert Glass (10–25 carats) Stone - One stone per order, delivered in a reusable display frame.
Libyan Desert glass, also called Golden Tektite, is a rare and beautiful impact glass found only in the Sahara Desert, scattered between shifting sand dunes. Its limited supply and unusual golden color make this mysterious tektite both valuable and collectible.
Libyan Desert Glass is a naturally occurring Tektite or Impact Glass, approximately 29 million years old, found in the remote desert near Eastern Libya and Western Egypt.
Within the glass are rare occurrences of high-temperature minerals, including a special form of quartz called cristobalite.
Each Golden Tektite is natural and unique and may differ slightly in shape due to natural variations. However, the item you receive will be similar to the images shown.