Sand By Type and Location
Sand is a large accumulation of small rock and/or mineral particles in the size
range of from 20 micrometers to 2,000
micrometers in diameter (0.020 to 2.0 millimeters). Sand may include small
shells or shell fragments and oolitic deposits. Sand is a size and
density segregated material that is the result of air or water
action.
Columbia River Sands
. . . Barker Canyon
. . . Kruks Bay
. . . China Beach
. . . Boundary Beach
. . . Roger's Bar
. . . Other
Golden Garden Beach, Seattle
Rolfe Bay Beach, Matia Island
Spanger Spit, Lopez Island
Shallow Bay, Sucia Island
Ocean Beach Washington Sands
. . . Kalalock
. . . Shoalwater Bay
. . . Ocean Shores North Jetty
Peshastin Pinnacles
Day Creek Asbestos Sands
Good Information on the microscopy of sand, Great site for
more information on microscopy in general.
Good Information on Sand with links to more information on
sand.
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