mineral
Sea Glass
Man-made silicate glass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 5.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, frosted or weathered surface texture, various translucent colors, amorphous crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness 5.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, frosted or weathered surface texture, various translucent colors, amorphous crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed by the mechanical and chemical weathering of discarded anthropogenic glass in marine or freshwater environments over decades.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in coastal jewelry craft, decorative mosaics, and collected by beachcombers worldwide.
Geological facts
Genuine sea glass requires 20 to 40 years of tumbling by waves and sand to achieve its characteristic frosted patina.
Field identification & locations
Found along ocean beaches and lake shores; collectors look for smooth, evenly frosted surfaces and rare colors like red or orange.
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