Close-up image of Genuine Libyan Desert Glass, a rough translucent yellow-green desert glass specimen
Genuine Libyan Desert Glass (57.3 grams)
Genuine Libyan Desert Glass (57.3 grams)
Genuine Libyan Desert Glass (57.3 grams)
Genuine Libyan Desert Glass (57.3 grams)
Genuine Libyan Desert Glass (57.3 grams)

Vendor:Astro Gallery of Gems

Genuine Libyan Desert Glass (57.3 grams)

$350.00

Genuine Libyan Desert Glass is a rare natural specimen found along the Libyan and Egyptian desert border in the eastern Sahara. This fragment weighs 57.3 grams and measures approximately 2.25 x 1.5 x 1.25 inches. It formed about 26 to 28 million years ago following an intense meteoric impact that scattered transformed elements across tens of square kilometers.

  • Natural desert glass from eastern Sahara deserts
  • Weight: 57.3 grams; dimensions: 2.25 x 1.5 x 1.25 inches
  • Origin: Libyan/Egyptian border region
  • Estimated age: 26-28 million years
  • Unique geological collectible specimen

An Exceptional Geological Treasure

Genuine Libyan Desert Glass (57.3 grams)

Exact Details and Provenance

Specimen Origin and Specifications

Weight
57.3 grams
Size
2.25 x 1.5 x 1.25 inches
Origin
Libyan/Egyptian desert border
Type
Natural Desert Glass
Age
Approximately 26 - 28 million years
Vendor
Astro Gallery of Gems

What arrives

One piece of Genuine Libyan Desert Glass (57.3 grams)

Size and Form

Dimensions and Weight

Purchase Details

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Close-up image of Genuine Libyan Desert Glass, a rough translucent yellow-green desert glass specimen

Quiet fire from the Sahara

A pale, honey-lit shard with windworn edges—caught between stone and light.

Desert memory

Genuine Libyan Desert Glass, 57.3g

Formed in deep time

Spaces can feel transient—trend-led, easily dated. The Genuine Libyan Desert Glass (57.3 grams) brings a grounded counterpoint: a tangible piece of earth history sized for the hand and the bookshelf. Its soft translucence shifts with daylight, inviting lingering glances and quiet conversation. At 2.25 x 1.5 x 1.25 inches, it sits with assurance without overwhelming a vignette.

A still point on the table

Objects with provenance change how a room is read. This fragment carries the story of the eastern Sahara and a timeline measured in millions of years, yet it lives comfortably beside a stack of books or a ceramic cup. The muted sand tone pairs with wood, linen, and stone, anchoring modern settings with natural texture.

For the collector at home

Someone who curates meaningful, tactile pieces—who favors materials shaped by time and keeps them within reach on a desk, console, or studio shelf.

Place with intention

Set it near a window or lamp where its translucent body can catch and soften the light along a shelf, coffee table, or workspace.
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About the Vendor

Astro Gallery of Gems

Family-owned since 1961, Astro Gallery of Gems began with Julio Tanjeloff’s conviction that exceptional mineral specimens belonged in homes as well as collections. The Fifth Avenue gallery in New York became a destination for collectors, designers, museums and people discovering gems and minerals for the first time. Astro specializes in fine minerals, gems, fossils, crystals, natural-history objects and rare jewelry—offerings that range from approachable specimens to large collector pieces. The gallery combines collecting, education, curation and natural history to help buyers select pieces chosen for color, formation, texture and visual presence. Compare listed dimensions, origin details and natural variations to find a specimen worth keeping in view.
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Customer Questions

FAQs for Libyan Desert Glass

How large is this specimen?
It measures approximately 2.25 x 1.5 x 1.25 inches and weighs 57.3 grams.
Where is it from?
It comes from the Libyan/Egyptian border region in the eastern Sahara.
Is this a single, unique piece?
Yes, the listed dimensions and weight refer to this specific specimen.
What color should I expect in person?
A muted, sand-to-honey translucence with natural surface textures and inclusions, as shown in the photos.
How old is Libyan Desert Glass?
It has been dated to roughly 26–28 million years old.