Libyan Desert Glass

This gallery-worthy gemmy tektite specimen, also known as Libyan Gold Tektite, is approximately 29 million years old, formed from a meteorite impact in the Sahara Desert. Rich in silica, this rare natural glass is the result of extreme heat and pressure from the cosmic collision, creating a powerful and mesmerizing mineraloid. With its golden translucency and extraterrestrial origins, this specimen is a remarkable piece of natural history and a must-have for collectors.
Interesting Facts
Libyan Gold Tektite resonates with the solar plexus, third eye, and sacral chakras, helping to awaken transformation and personal empowerment.
Tektites are impact-generated natural glass, formed when a meteorite strikes Earth, melting the surface material and rapidly cooling into unique glassy structures.
Ancient civilizations revered this rare tektite for its spiritual and metaphysical properties, often using it for amulets and sacred tools.
Features
Origin: Sahara Desert
Material: Silica-rich natural tektite
Condition: Excellent, with gemmy translucency and impact-formed structure
Special Characteristics: Authentic meteorite impact glass, transformational energy, and cosmic geological history
Includes: Certificate of Authenticity
Dimensions and Weight
Height        Length        Width        Weight
0.25"        1.44"        1.06"        7-8 g
Just in Astro West.