{"product_id":"meteor-impactite","title":"Meteor Impactite | Libyan \"Desert Glass\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistory of the Artifact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLibyan Desert Glass is a natural impactite formed in the eastern Sahara, most famously within the Great Sand Sea of modern-day Libya and neighboring Egypt. This pale yellow to greenish glass formed when an intense meteor-related event released enormous heat that melted surface sands, rapidly cooling into glass scattered across the desert. Unlike volcanic glass, its chemistry reflects the fusion of quartz-rich sand under extreme temperatures likely generated by a large atmospheric explosion or impact, making it one of the most unusual natural glasses found on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material has been known since antiquity and was valued by ancient civilizations for its distinctive color and translucence. One of the most famous historical uses is a carved scarab made from this glass set into the pectoral of Tutankhamun. Scientifically, Libyan Desert Glass is studied as evidence of high-energy cosmic events and the processes that form natural impact glasses. Its composition, structure, and distribution across the desert provide insight into how meteor-related explosions can transform ordinary sand into durable glass that persists in harsh desert environments for millions of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know these are original Meteorites?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ethree layer system of protection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAncient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etrusted and reputable antique distributors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNext, the Artifact is inspected by an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eexpert\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eteam member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinally, Ancient Artifacts gives an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eadditional layer of protection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by promising a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efull refund with no questions asked\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat will my meteorite look like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour meteorite will look very similar to the one shown in the photos. There will always be some variety, given our items are unique historical pieces. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe display case included is openable so that you may easily handle and closely observe the artifact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf for whatever reason you get anything that does not fit this description you are entitled to your money back! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour order will include:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOne authentic meteorite from the Campo del Cielo Site \u003cstrong\u003eweighing 3.0-5.0 grams.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eElegant protective case for preservation and display of your artifact \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ancient-artifacts-store.myshopify.com\/pages\/the-ancient-artifacts-mission-promise\"\u003eRead more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Artifacts Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51470018445528,"sku":"NAT[IMPACTITE]","price":52.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/3987\/8104\/files\/tektite_main.png?v=1773412704","url":"https:\/\/ancientartifacts.com\/products\/meteor-impactite","provider":"Ancient Artifacts Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}