The item is made to protect the LCD from damage and scratches with specially processed glass that has been reinforced to increase shock absorbency. The entire surface of the protector is transparent and the back side is covered with a strong silicon adhesive for easy installation. There are no gaps between the LCD and the protector which means the touch screen's sensitivity is unaffected. Whole Transparency: The protector is 0.4mm thick and made with chemically treated, transparent tempered glass. Surface hardness : 8H: The surface of the protector has a hardness of 8H, three times stronger than regular PET film. Even sharp objects such as knives and keys will not scratch the protector. The protector has a special coating that prevents fingerprints and makes the film easy to clean. Anti-Shatter Film: If broken, the protector breaks into small pieces. NB - ACCESSORY ONLY NO CELLPHONE/TABLET INCLUDED What's in the box iPad Mini, Mini 2, Mini 3 Tempered Glass Screen Protector