Libyan Desert Glass

Libyan Desert Glass is a rare natural silica glass formed approximately 29 million years ago by an intense impact-related event in the Sahara’s Great Sand Sea (Egypt–Libya border region), where extreme heat fused desert sand into translucent golden glass. Composed of exceptionally high-silica glass, it is prized for its luminous golden coloration and naturally wind-sculpted forms.

This remarkable material was discovered in the tomb of King Tutankhamun, where a carved scarab of Libyan Desert Glass was set into his breastplate — underscoring its historical significance.

In metaphysical traditions, Libyan Desert Glass is often associated with the solar plexus energy and linked to personal empowerment, confidence, and manifestation. While these interpretations are symbolic, its enduring appeal rests equally in its ancient cosmic origin and finite supply.