188K views · 7K reactions | Did a nuclear blast from thousands of years ago form the Libyan desert glass we see today? #AncientAliens | Ancient Aliens | Facebook

Libyan Desert Glass: What Caused This RARE Geologic Gem? #historicaltidbits #shorts #shortshistory #historyshorts #historyshort #geology #geologicalhistory #geologyrocks #geological #geologicalwonders #geologicalmarvels #geologyfacts #ancient #ancienthistory #raregem #raregems #raregemstones #kingtut #rarestone #gems #gemstone #silica #desert #sahara #saharadesert #egypt #libyan #libyandesertglass #desertglass #glass #egyptian #treasure #treasurehunting #treasurehunt #treasureshorts #tutankhamun

Libyan Desert Glass (97.54 ct) - Libyan Desert Glass area, New Valley Governorate, Egypt More info: https://www.irocks.com/minerals/specimen/53278 Born from the heat of a meteorite impact, this extraordinary natural glass formed in the aftermath of that impact as desert sand turned essentially was transmuted into glass (this is nearly 98 percent silica). Libyan Desert glass is a type of impact-melt-rock formed from silica-rich melt produced during a meteorite impact in the desert. Coveted by col

36K views · 1.7K reactions | Created by a massive meteorite impact 28 million years ago - the marvelous and mysterious Libyan Desert Glass ✨ | Aerolite Meteorites | Facebook

Ancient Egyptians revered this amazing glass created by Earth’s impact with rocks sent from the heavens. Create jewelry only the Kings and Pharaohs were allowed to own — with Libyan Desert Glass cabochons #jewelry #tektites #kingtut | Aerolite Meteorites