mineral
Sea Glass
Man-made silicate glass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 5.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, typically green or brown in color, vitreous to frosted luster, amorphous crystal structure with conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 5.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, typically green or brown in color, vitreous to frosted luster, amorphous crystal structure with conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed from discarded anthropogenic glass objects weathered and tumbled by wave action over decades in marine or freshwater environments.
Uses & applications
Collected by hobbyists for use in jewelry making, mosaic art, and home decor.
Geological facts
Sea glass requires 20 to 40 years of tumbling in the ocean to acquire its characteristic frosted patina and smooth edges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its frosted, weathered surface texture and smooth, rounded edges found along coastlines and lake shores worldwide.
