Sand, Cape Arago, Oregon, USA

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This is an example of a dense sand where wave and current action has removed most of the lighter minerals, such as quartz and feldspars, from the beach. Cape Arago is just south of Coos Bay, Oregon. (Click here for more images of Ocean Sands) (Click here for more images of Sand in general)

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