Libyan Desert Glass Tektite (40.5 grams) polished chalcedony This specimen is lined with

This specimen is lined with large deep grape purple lustrous crystallized gems - transparent to translucent amethyst variety quartz crystals

Many lustrous purple amethyst quartz crystals scattered over large matrix

It has a relatively globose outline

5 x 1 inches

Dimensions: 5 x 4 x 20 Inches

Libyan Desert Glass Tektite (40.5 grams) polished chalcedony This specimen is lined withLibyan 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