Libyan Desert Glass (A natural yellow glass found in the western desert of Egypt.)

Libyan Desert Glass Area, New Valley Governorate, Egypt
14.06 carats
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A greenish-yellow natural glass found in the western desert of Egypt. The most popular theory of origin is that it was formed due to the impact or atmospheric explosion of a large meteor.

Libyan Desert Glass Gemstones by Colour

This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. Click on a photo for more information.

General Information

A variety or type of:

Glass

Physical Properties of Libyan Desert Glass

Specific Gravity

2.2 to 2.22

Roger Dedeyn, Tables of Gemstone Identification (2007)

Optical Properties of Libyan Desert Glass

Refractive Index

1.46 to 1.465

Roger Dedeyn, Tables of Gemstone Identification (2007)

Further Information

Mineral information:

Libyan Desert Glass information at mindat.org

Significant Gem Localities

Egypt

New Valley Governorate

Libyan Desert Glass Area

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libyan_desert_glass; http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/W%C3%BCstenglas

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