Milk Glass Sea Glass
Opaque white manufactured glass
Also known as Opaque white sea glass, Milk white sea glass
Markings and exact colorations may vary.
An opaque white glass fragment, distinct from transparent clear glass made frosty by the surf.
- Typical size
- 0.25–2 in
- How often it turns up
- Less common than frosted clear glass.
- Collecting
- Check local rules
- Handling
- Sharp edges
Loose glass may be collectable where permitted; follow park and protected-area rules. Do not take from archaeological sites or wreck contexts.
Check edges before picking up; dispose of sharp modern glass safely.
How to tell it apart
- White throughout the glass, including a clean chipped edge
- Does not transmit light like frosted clear glass
- Smooth glassy body with rounded surf-worn edges
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Commonly confused with
White Sea GlassFrosted soda-lime glass
Milk glass stays opaque white through its edge; frosted clear glass lets light through.
More sea glass in the field guide
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