Buying glass panels for a shower frameless fixed panel setup: what specs should I be looking for the glass?

[Mini Me]

To eliminate doubts and a subjective question comments I would say that these are regular panels (say 36"x78") and the glass has to be clear finish. I am being told that not all the glass is the same but when I ask for specs they are telling me "it is American regular clear 10mm think tempered glass"

Are there some specs or better glass that I could ask for or it is all the same ?

 

[Jadnashua]

'Normal' glass has a slight blueish green to it. There are glass formulations that are essentially colorless. You can also get laminated glass panels (similar to a car windshield) that won't crack explosively into tiny chunks if broken. Then, there are some finishes that are bonded to the surface that can make most of the water bead up and wash away rather than sheet on it leaving water spots, making it stay cleaner and easier to clean when the time comes.

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