Lavender Sea Glass
Manganese-decolourised glass
Also known as Purple sea glass, Amethyst sea glass
Markings and exact colorations may vary.
Pale lilac or amethyst-colored, surf-frosted glass. Its color alone cannot establish when the glass was made.
- Typical size
- 0.25–1.5 in
- How often it turns up
- Rare
- Collecting
- Check local rules
- Handling
- Safe to handle
Loose glass may be collectable where permitted; follow park and protected-area rules. Do not take from archaeological sites or wreck contexts. Dispose of sharp modern litter safely.
How to tell it apart
- Soft lilac to pale amethyst tint
- Frosted, often thick
- Colour deepens in bright light
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