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Sea Glass (Man-made vitreous material) — gemstone
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Sea Glass

Man-made vitreous material

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Hardness 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.