White Sea Glass
Frosted soda-lime glass
Markings and exact colorations may vary.
The most common sea glass colour, tumbled from clear bottles and jars into soft frosted white.
- Typical size
- 0.25–2 in
- How often it turns up
- Very common
- 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
- Evenly frosted, no shine when dry
- Rounded edges with no sharp facets
- Tiny surface pits (hydration) under a lens
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Commonly confused with
Milk Glass Sea GlassOpaque white manufactured 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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