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Sea Glass
Man-made vitreous material
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 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 of 5.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, frosted or weathered surface texture, various translucent colors, amorphous crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Created from discarded manufactured glass objects that have been weathered, tumbled, and smoothed by wave action in bodies of water over decades.
Uses & applications
Used primarily for jewelry making, mosaic arts, decorative crafts, and as collector items.
Geological facts
Genuine sea glass requires 20 to 40 years of continuous tumbling in the ocean to achieve its characteristic frosted finish and smooth edges.
Field identification & locations
Found worldwide along the shores of oceans, seas, and large lakes, identifiable by its frosted, pitted texture and completely smooth, rounded edges.
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