Quality Price per gram Example value
Common rough pieces $3 – $8 per gram 20g piece = $20–$60
Good yellow / clean pieces $28 – $40 per gram
20g piece = $60–$160
High clarity / gem quality $50 – $75+ per gram
20g piece = $200–$500
Museum or very large specimens $30+ per gram - Can reach $1000+
Things that increase value
💎 Bright yellow color
💎 High transparency
💎 Larger size (50g+)
💎 Interesting shapes or sculpting
💎 Minimal cracks or sand inclusions
Example market prices
Small 3g piece → ~$20–$80
Medium 30–50g piece → ~$100–$400
Large 100g+ collector piece → $500–$3000+
Fun fact
A piece of Libyan Desert Glass was even used in King Tutankhamun’s jewelry — the scarab in his pectoral necklace. 🐫👑