Sand Facts!



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Andrew Jaster
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The following images are typical minerals found in everyday sand. I have tried my best to identify them properly. If you see any labeling descrepancies for the following, or would just like me to photograph your favorite sand and add it here, please email me.

Chalcopyrite -1.0mm
Almandine (Garnet) - 0.7mm
Quartz with Pyrite -1.0mm
Citrine (Quartz) - 0.6mm
Quartz - 1.1mm
??? - 0.5mm
??? - 1.4mm
Chrysoberyl - 0.3mm
??? - 0.3mm
??? - 0.7mm
Mica 0.5mm
??? - 0.4mm