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REFERENCES
Assallay, A. M., Rogers, C. D. F., Smalley, I. J., & Jefferson, I. F. 1998. Silt: 2–62 μm, 9–4φ. Earth-Science Reviews 45(1): 61-88.
Bruce Wilkinson, Geology Professor, Syracuse University (personal communication)
Krinsley, D. H., & Smalley, I. J. 1972. Sand: The study of quartz sand in sediments provides much information about ancient geological environments. American Scientist 60(3): 286-291.
IMAGE CREDITS
Sand from Gobi Desert Photo by: Siim Sepp
Ruler Image by: Dnu72
Black Sand Beach: Photo by: ScottieT812
Red Sand Beach: Photo by: Tom Walsh
White Sand Beach: Photo by: Diueine Monteiro
Dunes: Photo by: David Stanley
Sand Mining by: Aktron / Wikimedia Commons
Beach Photos: Photo by: Myrabella / Wikimedia Commons
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