Sand
Properties
Material Characteristics
The look of sand is that it is very tiny loose grains that are made up of rocks, minerals and shells. The color varies in colors wildly pale cream, beige and golden.
Compounds
The most common compounds of sand is
- Quartz: Silicon Dioxide: The most abundant mineral in the continental sands.
- Quartz: Silicon Dioxide: The most abundant mineral in the continental sands.
- Feldspar rich sands: can appear pinkish or reddish due to the iron staining.
- Carbonate sands: White tropical sands made of eroded limestone, coral and shells.
Geology & Geography
Sans is found in the wet areas, The most popular place that it is found is in Lumis Island.
History & Usage
Discovery
The discovery of the sand was many years ago as some one that was on a boat crashed into the sand and went to investigate why they crashed and they found out it was sand.
Everyday use
The common use for sand is to gather the materials to make the sand lanterns. the people will dye the sand after they gather the sand into different colors and will make the sand lanterns.
If you are not gathering these sand to make the sea lanterns you are laying at rest relaxing on the sand.
Refinement
Sand can be used as soon as you gather it. There is no need to do anything to the sand before you use it.
Environmental Impact
There are a few hazards that come with the sand.
the first hazard is called silicosis - which means and in reversible lung disease from inhaling fine dust from the sand causing shortness of breath, a cough and fatigue, potentially leading to lung failure.
The second hazard that comes from sand is the general dust that will cause irritation to your eyes nose and throat and skin and possibly a flu like symptom.
Si O
90-100
Type
Mineral
Odor
Vanilla with a hint of honey
Taste
gritty earthy
Color
light brown
Boiling / Condensation Point
4046 F
Melting / Freezing Point
3090 F to 3115 F
Density
87-100
Common State
near any body of water
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