Difference between revisions of "Sand"
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| − | Sand is natural | + | Sand is a natural granular solid substance composed of grains the size of about 0.05 mm to 2 mm. Sand grains are produced from mineral particles, rock fragments, and, primarily on Earth, degradation of biological structure, such as coral. Most sand is composed of silicate minerals, primarily [[quartz]], or silicate rock fragments. Sand, being a natural mixture, is almost never pure. Sand is unconsolidated. Sandstone is a rock made from consolidated sandstone.<ref>Sepp, Siim. n.d. [https://www.sandatlas.org/sand/ “What Is Sand?”] Sandatlas. </ref>[[Image:Cliffhanger Sand.png|right|thumb|300px|"'''Cliffhanger Sand'''" analysed by the rover [[Spirit]]]] |
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==Sand on Mars== | ==Sand on Mars== | ||
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Sand is used for concrete, glass, and construction. | Sand is used for concrete, glass, and construction. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 10:56, 8 December 2019
Sand is a natural granular solid substance composed of grains the size of about 0.05 mm to 2 mm. Sand grains are produced from mineral particles, rock fragments, and, primarily on Earth, degradation of biological structure, such as coral. Most sand is composed of silicate minerals, primarily quartz, or silicate rock fragments. Sand, being a natural mixture, is almost never pure. Sand is unconsolidated. Sandstone is a rock made from consolidated sandstone.[1]
"Cliffhanger Sand" analysed by the rover Spirit
Sand on Mars
Uses
Sand is used for concrete, glass, and construction.
References
- ↑ Sepp, Siim. n.d. “What Is Sand?” Sandatlas.
