I have seen rough glass 'balls' at rail yards.  About an inch to two inches
in size and green to green-blue in color (never colorless/clear).
Apparently shipped in this state (sorta unrefined) to manufactures for final
processing/remelt/molding.  The 'ball' form is an easy shape to ship and
unload into hoppers.

Stephen P. Austin

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Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 5:37 PM
Subject: Glass Balls


> One my students brought in several glass "balls" that the found near a
> brick factory.  These are solid, not hollow, and rough on the outside.  Do
any of you
> know anything about this type of artifact?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
>
> Bill Lockhart
> New Mexico State University
> Alamogordo, NM
> (505) 439-3732