Libyan Desert Glass
Libyan Desert Glass area, New Valley Governorate, Egypt
1.82 carats
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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.
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Libyan Desert Glass Gemstones by Size
This table shows distribution of Libyan Desert Glass gemstone sizes that are listed on this site. This can give a good indication as to the general availability of this gemstone in different sizes.
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Lightest:0.95 cts
Heaviest:14.06 cts
Average:3.84 cts
Total photos:9
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| General Information | |||||||
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| A variety or type of: | Glass | ||||||
| Physical Properties of Libyan Desert Glass | |||||||
| Specific Gravity | 2.2 to 2.22, Tables of Gemstone Identification (2007) | ||||||
| Optical Properties of Libyan Desert Glass | |||||||
| Refractive Index | 1.46 to 1.465, Tables of Gemstone Identification (2007) | ||||||
| Further Information | |||||||
| Mineral information: | Libyan Desert Glass information at mindat.org | ||||||
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