<P> Sea glass and beach glass are similar but come from two different types of water . `` Sea glass '' is physically and chemically weathered glass found on beaches along bodies of salt water . These weathering processes produce natural frosted glass . `` Genuine sea glass '' can be collected as a hobby and can be used to make jewelry or make for decoration. `` Beach glass '' comes from fresh water and in most cases has a different pH balance , and has a less frosted appearance than sea glass . Sea glass takes 30 to 40 years , and sometimes as much as 100 years , to acquire its characteristic texture and shape . Sometimes also colloquially referred to as `` Drift glass '' from the longshore drift process that forms the smooth edges . In practice , the two terms are used interchangeably . </P>
<P> Sea glass and beach glass are similar but come from two different types of water . `` Sea glass '' is physically and chemically weathered glass found on beaches along bodies of salt water . These weathering processes produce natural frosted glass . `` Genuine sea glass '' can be collected as a hobby and can be used to make jewelry or make for decoration. `` Beach glass '' comes from fresh water and in most cases has a different pH balance , and has a less frosted appearance than sea glass . Sea glass takes 30 to 40 years , and sometimes as much as 100 years , to acquire its characteristic texture and shape . Sometimes also colloquially referred to as `` Drift glass '' from the longshore drift process that forms the smooth edges . In practice , the two terms are used interchangeably . </P>
how long does it take beach glass to form
how long does it take beach glass to form
30 to 40 years , and sometimes as much as 100 years
30 to 40 years , and sometimes as much as 100 years