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Libyan Desert Glass
Very RareSolar Plexus ChakraCrown Chakra

Libyan Desert Glass

Also known as: Great Sand Sea Glass, Golden Tektite

Natural Silica Glass (impact glass)

Libyan Desert Glass is a rare natural silica glass formed approximately 29 million years ago by a cosmic impact event in the Sahara Desert. A carved piece was found in Tutankhamun's breastplate as a sacred scarab.

Healing Properties

  • Builds personal power and confidence
  • Activates Solar Plexus
  • Connects to ancient Egyptian wisdom
  • Supports manifestation

Emotional Benefits

  • •Builds unshakeable confidence
  • •Supports stepping into personal power
  • •Dissolves self-doubt

Spiritual Benefits

  • •Connects to cosmic and ancient Egyptian wisdom
  • •Activates Solar Plexus for strong will
  • •Supports access to higher dimensions

How to Use

Hold during solar rituals or manifestation work, carry to build unstoppable confidence, or use on the solar plexus.

Meditation

Hold at the solar plexus and visualize the sun's power flowing through you.

Placement in Home

Sacred altar or solar power workspace.

Traditional Uses

Found in Tutankhamun's breastplate (a carved scarab of Libyan Desert Glass). Not a substitute for medical treatment.

Ethical Sourcing

Protected archaeological material. Pieces should be obtained from pre-existing collections or certified dealers. No active legal mining.

Quick Facts

Mineral Class
Mineraloid (impact glass)
Crystal System
Amorphous
Chemical Formula
SiO₂ (98% pure)
Mohs Hardness
6–7
Transparency
Translucent to opaque
Luster
Vitreous
Planetary
Sun, Pluto
Typical Price
$20–$200+ per gram

Care Guide

Water safe
Sunlight safe

Cleansing

SunlightSound healingMoonlight

Charging

SunlightSeleniteGold singing bowl

Associations

Zodiac

Leo

Element

FireEther

Intentions

Personal powerManifestationConfidenceCosmic wisdom

Origins

Egypt/Libya border region (Sahara Desert)

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