Orange Sea Glass
Orange manufactured glass
Also known as Peach sea glass
Markings and exact colorations may vary.
Surf-rounded translucent orange glass; check it against red and amber in daylight.
- Typical size
- 0.25–2 in
- How often it turns up
- Uncommon compared with clear, brown and green 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
- Orange hue visible against white paper
- Light passes through the fragment
- Worn, frosted surface and softened edges
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Commonly confused with
Brown Sea GlassAmber soda-lime glass
Orange looks distinctly orange in daylight; brown reads amber or root-beer.
More sea glass in the field guide
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