Libyan Desert Glass
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Sahara Desert, Egypt
- Dimensions
- 2.8 x 2 x 1 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- ST413
Rounded yellow glass found in the Sahara Desert. These are believed to have been formed from the impact of an ancient meteor 29 million years ago that caused enough heat to melt and fuse the surface desert sand forming the Libyan Desert Glass. Has smooth rounded surfaces all over and is internally transparent. Weighs 4.19 grams.