{"product_id":"libyan-desert-glass","title":"Libyan Desert Glass (ONLINE ORDER ONLY)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the treasures discovered in the tomb of Egyptian King Tutankhamun was an ornate breastplate adorned in gemstones. The centerpiece of the artifact is a large scarab carved out of a luminous yellow stone, now known as Libyan Desert Glass. The glass was the result of a meteorite impact that occurred nearly 29 million years before King Tut died. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe impact in the Libyan Desert, located in the northeast region of the Sahara Desert, would have created a large crater, ejected debris for miles, and sent shockwaves through the ground. The intense heat and pressure were hot enough to melt the surrounding quartz sand at around 3,000 °F, creating this natural glass that is now scattered for miles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting bright yellow color of this natural glass is due to the high purity of the silica. Unlike other natural glasses that are full of impurities, Libyan Desert Glass contains over 97% silica. Libyan Desert Glass is still highly valued to this day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearn more about the science behind strange and historic colors in our book \u003ca href=\"\/products\/color-book\"\u003eThe Universe in 100 Colors\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge fragments (1-2 g) come in our classic rectangular acrylic capsule. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall fragments (0.5-1 g) come in a traditional round capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos are representative of typical specimens. Some natural variation in size\/shape should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stemcell Science Shop","offers":[{"title":"Small (Round Capsule)","offer_id":43001739673623,"sku":"LI-3279","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (Rectangular Capsule)","offer_id":45281171144727,"sku":"LI-3280","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/8099\/9959\/files\/libyan-desert-glass-li-3279-479138.jpg?v=1756021382","url":"https:\/\/coastsidecomics.com\/products\/libyan-desert-glass","provider":"Anime Imports LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}