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Libyan Desert Glass Tektite 2.97gr A-Grade Tektites Tali & Loz Crystals

Libyan Desert Glass Tektite | 2.97g | AA-Grade | Egypt

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Libyan Desert Glass Tektite 3.25gr AAA-Grade Tektites Tali & Loz Crystals

Libyan Desert Glass Tektite | 3.25g | AAA-Grade | Egypt

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Libyan Desert Glass Tektite 4.95gr A-Grade Tektites Tali & Loz Crystals

Libyan Desert Glass Tektite | 4.95g | AA-Grade | Egypt

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Libyan Desert Glass Tektite 3.85gr AA-Grade Tektites Tali & Loz Crystals

Libyan Desert Glass Tektite | 3.85g | AA-Grade | Egypt

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Libyan Desert Glass Tektite 5.46gr AA-Grade Tektites Tali & Loz Crystals

Libyan Desert Glass Tektite | 5.46g | AA-Grade | Egypt

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Libyan Desert Glass Tektite 7.54gr A-Grade Tektites Tali & Loz Crystals

Libyan Desert Glass Tektite | 7.54g | A-Grade | Egypt

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Libyan Desert Glass Tektite 4.55gr A-Grade Tektites Tali & Loz Crystals

Libyan Desert Glass Tektite | 4.55g | A-Grade | Egypt

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Libyan Desert Glass Tektite 2.44gr AAA-Grade Tektites Tali & Loz Crystals

Libyan Desert Glass Tektite | 2.44g | AAA-Grade | Egypt

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Libyan Desert Glass Tektite 8.25gr A-Grade Tektites Tali & Loz Crystals

Libyan Desert Glass Tektite | 8.25g | A-Grade | Egypt

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Libyan Desert Glass Tektite 2.75gr AAA- Grade 925 Silver Pendant With Chain Jewellery Tali & Loz Crystals

Libyan Desert Glass Tektite | 2.75g | AAA-Grade | 925 Silver Pendant With Chain

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Libyan Desert Glass Tektite 1.90gr (Angel Chime) AAA-Grade Tektites Tali & Loz Crystals

Libyan Desert Glass Tektite | 1.90g | Angel Chime | AAA-Grade | Egypt

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Libyan Desert Glass Tektite 4gr AA-Grade Tektites Tali & Loz Crystals

Libyan Desert Glass Tektite | 4g | AA-Grade | Egypt

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Libyan Desert Glass Tektite 9.66gr AA- Grade 925 Silver Pendant With Chain Jewellery Tali & Loz Crystals

Libyan Desert Glass Tektite | 9.66g | AA-Grade | 925 Silver Pendant With Chain

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Libyan Desert Glass Tektite 1.46gr A-Grade Tektites Tali & Loz Crystals

Libyan Desert Glass Tektite | 1.46g | AA-Grade | Egypt

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Libyan Desert Glass Tektite 4.92gr AA-Grade Tektites Tali & Loz Crystals

Libyan Desert Glass Tektite | 4.92g | AA-Grade | Egypt

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Libyan Desert Glass Tektite 1.17gr (Angel Chime) AAA-Grade Tektites Tali & Loz Crystals

Libyan Desert Glass Tektite 1.17gr (Angel Chime) AAA-Grade, Egypt

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What are Tektites and How to Use Them for Healing

What are tektites and how to use them for healing Moldavite is probably the one Tektite you have heard most about the last few years. But there are so many other great Tektites that we use in healing! In this blog you will learn what tektites are, where they come from, the most popular tektites and how to use them in ‘crystal healing’ despite not being crystals. Lets start at the beginning, what are Tektites? Tektites are natural forms of extraterrestrial glass and are silica-rich bodies, most of them to be thought to have ejected from meteorites during impact with the Earth, however currently we don’t know exactly how they are formed. Austrian geologist Franz Eduard Suess came up with the name Tektites, the name is derived from the Greek ‘Tektos’ meaning melted. They range in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters. Besides being chronostratigraphic markers, tektites also have metaphysical properties which you will learn about later on. Most Tektites are black in appearance, with thin layers appearing transparent or yellowish brown. But their colour depends on the type of field they are found in. Moldavites for example are various shades of green in colour, while Libyan Desert glass is greenish yellow. The ages vary from 35.5 million to 750.000 years old and the hardness is classified 6-7 by the Mohs' scale. On earth we also have a few natural forms of silica-rich bodies such as Obsidian which is naturally formed volcanic glass but being an Earth Native we do not call them Tektites. The most popular Tektites, their properties and how to use them Moldavite Moldavite Tektites are formed by high-velocity impact melts and landed on Earth 15 million years ago in the Czech Republic. The only active deposits (strewn fields) at the moment are found in the Moldau River, the longest river in the Czech Republic. This contributes to its rarity and is one of the hardest healing stones to source. Known as the ‘The stone of transformation’ Moldavite is a stone that finds you when you are ready for the next step in your life's journey. The spiritual vibration and energy frequency of Moldavite is almost too powerful for certain individuals - especially for those new to crystal healing. In recent years, Moldavite has exploded in popularity, due to its transformational power to change your life, attitude and habits. This tektite drives you to dive deep within yourself and affords you the clarity to observe with clarity and purpose. The barriers that are keeping you from fulfilling your purpose are lifted or seen from new perspectives. We love combining Moldavite with Herkimer diamonds they embrace each others vibrations. If you just start using your Moldavite and feel a bit overwhelmed, try to balance with Black Tourmaline and/or Moonstone. Shop all Moldavite Here Read more on Moldavite: The Life Changing Stone you Need Libyan Desert Glass Libyan Desert Glass, also known as Libyan Gold Tektite or Great Sand Sea Glass is a mysterious Tektite with beautiful properties formed around 29 million years ago. This rare yellow tektite is found in the East of the Sahara Desert and as the name implies has a rich and vivid golden colour, ranging from bright yellow to pale butter. The vibrations of this stone are especially attuned to the Solar Plexus Chakra, which acts as the power source of the body. While it was only officially discovered in 1932 by P. Clayton, Libyan Desert Glass has been used since ancient years and has an undeniably mystical aura. A piece of it was found in King Tut's burial chamber, on an intricate scarab beetle. This transformational stone forces you to grow and face the challenges that come your way. It is a great choice for those that feel anxious and struggle with low self-esteem and self-doubt when making decisions. Libyan Desert Glass will bring a greater understanding of your path in life and assist you with emotional centring and manifestation work. The perfect buddy crystal for Libyan Desert Glass is Serpentine for a Solar Plexus boost. Or if you want to work on your confidence combine with septarian or implement it with our confidence set! Shop all Libyan Desert Glass Here Darwin Glass Found in the south of Queenstown in West Coast, Tasmania, Australia, Darwin Glass AKA Darwinite. The name comes from the strewn field where it was found around Mount Darwin and later give its name to the Darwin Crate which is the probable impact crate of the meteorite. The colour of Darwin Glass varies from Black to all shades of green and even white and is roughly 750,000 years old. The dark tektites could contain much more iron, chromium, nickel, cobalt and magnesium and less silica than the lighter versions. This difference is likely because of the mix of extra-terrestrial and local metamorphic rocks that occurred during the impact. Darwin glass is a fantastic tektite for protection and connection to earth. Darwin Glass is connected to the lower two and upper two Chakra’s, whilst grounding and rooting this tektite will also provide you with insights, vision and connection to higher self. Use this tektite also for soothing any emotional blockages and traumas as this might bring strong feelings to the surface, we recommend to combine Darwin Glass with soft and loving crystals such as Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine and Moonstone. Shop all Darwin Glass Here Agni Manitite Sometimes called Javanite or “Pearl of Fire,” Agni Manitite is a rare tektite that is dark grey in colour. It originates from a Meteorite that hit the surface of the Earth around the island of Java, Indonesia. Most remnants of the Meteorite are located under water, making this a very rare stone that is difficult to come by. Agni Manitite helps users create a strong connection to self. Use this stone to elevate your creativity and cultivate your adventurous spirit. Agni Manitite helps to boost confidence as it works directly with the Solar Plexus Chakra, while elevating your awareness of personal emotional states as you engage in hobbies and interests. In this way, it facilitates the process of discovering that which will truly bring joy into your life. As a powerful stone for manifestation Agni Manitite has the ability to help you cultivate a life that is fully aligned with who you truly are. Shop All Agni Manitite Here Indochinite tektites An Indochinite is an ‘umbrella’ term of various Tektites which are found around the Indochinese Peninsula, which ranges from Australia and the Pacific islands of Micronesia to China and Indonesia. These Tektites were ejected into the Earth's upper atmosphere by a meteorite impact and subsequently cooled to form the distinctive glass-like structure. Their distinctive glass-like structure is a result of the re-entry heating and cooling. In this way, they form distinctive bald spots, known as pitted areas. In fact, the original surface is the most characteristic part of the indochinite's anterior surface, representing the original layer. In some cases, an air-tight cavity protected the concave area in the center. This feature is known as the classic anterior surface. Indochinites are distinctly dark black in colour. It is estimated that these bodies of solidified magma are 700,000 years old. The largest one ever found is a Muong-Nong type tektite which had a mass of 29.0 kg! Indochinites are best linked to the Root and Sacral Chakras, it has a soft energy and is easy to work with. We recommend to meditate with Indochinites or carry/wear them for grounding, balance and calmness. *Image from Canva Australites Australite tektites are a group of tektites generally believed to be members of the very large Indochina strewn field. However, Australites are distinguished from other indochinites by their very cools shapes varying from ovals, spheres, teardrops and some of them look like disc-type spaceships! For the aboriginals Australite tektites were used as sacred objects but they also used them as tools, they call them Ooga meaning ‘staring eyes’. There have been many theories of what Australites actually over the years. When explorer Thomas Mitchel gave Charles Darwin a piece of this amazing Tektite in 1857, he thought they were volcanic (like Obsidian). In 1907 Charles Fenner did some more serious studying of these mysterious bodies and found that they are Tektites. But in the meantime they have also been called Fulgurites (crystallised lightening) and even possible lunar debris. Most of the Australites are found in Southern Australia this differs again from the Indochinite tektites and they are believed to be between 610,000 and 750,000 years old. *image Wikipedia Some other Tektites that you can find are; Philippinite, Ivorite, Chesapeake Tektite, Bediasite. The world of Tektites is still full of mysteries and sometimes new ones are found so we keep learning and exploring. Love & Light, Laura Related Blog Posts Want to learn more about how crystals can help you heal emotional or physical imbalances? Check out our other Guides: Best Crystals for Healers The best Crystals for Dream Recalling 12 Best Crystals You Need At Work Awaken Your Inner Magic with Labradorite Red Jasper: A Powerful Stone for Grounding and Stabilization Selenite: The Stone of Higher Consciousness Open Your Heart with Rose Quartz Crystals and Sacred Geometry Malachite: The stone of Transformation Advanced Crystal Choosing

on Sep 23 2022

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Fulgurite: The Mineral Born from Lightning

What is Fulgurite? Pronunciation: FUL-gyoo-ryt | Mineral Group: Silica Minerals | Category: Mineraloid | Formula: SiO₂ | Hardness: 5 to 7 (Mohs) Fulgurite is one of the most unusual mineraloids found in nature, formed not through geological pressure or hydrothermal activity, but through an instantaneous and violent event — a lightning strike. When lightning contacts sand, soil, or rock, the extreme heat, reaching temperatures of approximately 1,800°C or higher, fuses the material almost instantaneously, creating a hollow, glassy tube or crust that preserves the exact path the electrical discharge travelled through the ground. The name derives from the Latin fulgur, meaning lightning, and no two specimens are alike. How Does Fulgurite Form? When a lightning bolt strikes sandy ground, the energy disperses outward and downward through the substrate. Silica-rich sand melts and fuses around the discharge channel, solidifying within seconds into an irregular, branching glass tube. The interior of the tube is typically smooth and glassy, while the exterior is rough and coated with partially fused sand grains. Fulgurites form most commonly in silica-rich environments such as desert dunes, sandy beaches, and open plains. The resulting structure can range from a few centimetres to over a metre in length, depending on the intensity of the strike and the composition of the ground material. Like Mahogany Obsidian, Fulgurite is an amorphous silica glass — but where Obsidian forms from slowly cooling volcanic lava, Fulgurite forms in seconds from a single electrical discharge. Composition Fulgurites are primarily composed of lechatelierite, a form of amorphous silica glass produced by the melting of Quartz grains. Depending on the mineral composition of the surrounding substrate, they may also contain feldspars, iron oxides, and other trace minerals fused into the glass matrix. Colour ranges from pale grey and white through to brown, black, and occasionally greenish hues, influenced by local soil chemistry. Key Physical Properties Property Detail Colours Translucent to opaque; light brown to black Crystal System Non-crystalline (amorphous) Cleavage None Fracture Conchoidal Tenacity Brittle Refractive Index Variable, typically 1.5 to 1.6 Specific Gravity Variable, typically 2.0 to 2.3 Birefringence None Pleochroism None Chakras All Zodiac All Element Earth Planet Earth Safe to Water Cleanse? No Fulgurite sits in the mid-range of the Mohs scale at 5 to 7, though its brittle tenacity means it is far more fragile in practice than that hardness suggests. Its conchoidal fracture produces sharp, curved break lines when damaged, similar to glass — which makes sense given that Fulgurite is essentially a natural glass. The absence of cleavage means it does not break along predictable planes, so any knock or drop risks unpredictable fracture. Handle all specimens with care and store them individually to prevent surface damage. Types of Fulgurite Sand Fulgurites are the most well-known variety, forming in loose sandy substrates. They typically present as hollow, branching tubes with a glassy interior and a granular outer surface, and are the most commonly collected specimens. Rock Fulgurites form when lightning strikes exposed rock surfaces, producing a thin glassy crust or coating across the surface rather than a tubular structure. Soil Fulgurites form in clay or mineral-rich soils and tend to be more irregular in shape, with a denser, less glassy structure than sand varieties. Exogenic Fulgurites form from material above the ground surface, such as when a strike fuses loose debris, and are the rarest type to find intact. Science and History The first scientific description of Fulgurite is credited to researchers in the early 19th century, though lightning-fused sand had been observed and documented by natural philosophers for some time prior. Specimens have since been recorded across every continent, with notable finds in the Sahara Desert, the Libyan Desert, and the sandy plains of North America and Australia. One of the most scientifically significant aspects of Fulgurite is what it reveals about past lightning activity. Researchers have used ancient Fulgurites found in geological strata to study the frequency and distribution of lightning strikes millions of years ago, making them a valuable tool in palaeoclimatology. Fun fact: The longest single Fulgurite ever recorded measured over 4.9 metres in length and was discovered in Florida, USA — a testament to the extraordinary energy contained in a single lightning strike. What to Look for When Buying Fulgurite Tube integrity — intact, unbroken tubes with a visible hollow channel are the most desirable. Fragility means many specimens arrive broken, so complete examples command a premium. Length and branching — longer specimens and those with visible branching structures are rarer and more sought after by collectors. Surface texture — look for clear contrast between the smooth glassy interior and the rough exterior crust, as this best demonstrates the formation process. Provenance — Fulgurites from known locations, particularly the Sahara Desert and American desert states, are well documented and widely available. Browse our Fulgurite collection Care and Handling Fulgurite is among the more delicate mineraloids in any collection. Its brittle structure and hollow tubular form make it particularly vulnerable to impact, pressure, and vibration. The following guidelines will help preserve your specimen. Storage — store each piece individually, wrapped in soft tissue or foam, and away from other specimens that could knock or scratch it. Avoid stacking or placing anything on top of Fulgurite pieces. Cleaning — dust gently with a soft dry brush. Do not submerge in water or expose to moisture, as water can penetrate the hollow tube and cause internal damage or surface deterioration over time. This is why Fulgurite is not considered safe for water cleansing. Display — if displaying, use a stable mount or specimen tray that supports the full length of the piece. Avoid displaying in direct sunlight for extended periods, as heat fluctuation can stress the glass structure over time. Handling — always pick up Fulgurite by its base or widest point and avoid gripping thin branching sections, as these are the most likely to snap under even gentle pressure. Traditional Associations Fulgurite has long captured human imagination across cultures, its dramatic origin giving rise to associations with divine power, transformation, and the forces of nature. In various traditions, lightning-struck objects were considered sacred or charged with celestial energy, and Fulgurite — as the physical record of a lightning strike — carries that symbolism in its very structure. It is widely associated with themes of sudden change, breakthrough, and renewal. Its formation in an instant mirrors the nature of transformation itself: irreversible, complete, and leaving something entirely new in its place. For this reason it has become a meaningful object for those drawn to working with intention around transition, release, and new beginnings. To explore how to work with Fulgurite in spiritual and intentional practice, see our companion guide: How to Work with Fulgurite. (coming soon) Summary Fulgurite is a naturally occurring silica glass formed by lightning strikes fusing sand or silica-rich soil. As a mineraloid rather than a true mineral, it has no crystalline structure, and its properties vary depending on the substrate and conditions of its formation. It is found across the world’s desert and sandy environments, with each specimen unique in form, length, and internal structure. Fragile but visually striking, Fulgurite is prized by collectors for both its scientific rarity and its extraordinary origin. Its brittle nature requires careful storage and handling, and it is not suitable for water cleansing. As always, our inbox and DMs are open if you would like guidance or simply wish to explore further. Contact us Love, Laura Further Reading All Quartz Mineral Guides All Quartz ‘How to Work With’ Guides What are Tektites and How to Work with Them Permineralized Wood: The Fossil That Still Looks Like a Tree A Beginner’s Guide to Mineral Physical Properties

on Mar 19 2025

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