Libyan Desert Glass Tektite (40.5 grams) polished chalcedony Weight: 168 grams

Weight: 168 grams

Large cluster of sharp scalenohedral crystals of calcite with red hematite inclusions on matrix of scalenohedral calcite crystals in a parallel form

Many lustrous purple amethyst quartz crystals scattered over large matrix

this set of crystals comes in a small felt bag for safekeeping

5 x 2 x 5 inches

Libyan Desert Glass Tektite (40.5 grams) polished chalcedony Weight: 168 gramsLibyan Desert Glass is a substance found in areas in the eastern Sahara, in the deserts of eastern Libya and western Egypt. Fragments of desert glass can be found over areas of tens of square kilometers. It has been dated as having formed about 26 28 million years ago. Scientists say that these objects were created as a result of a meteoric presence that landed on earth and created such a severe impact that many of the elements and particles were sent