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Clay,
Silt, Soil and Mud
When collecting sand you often come across bands or beds of richly coloured
clays and silts and these can make interesting
additions to your collection. More... |
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Testing for Magnetic Particles
There are many secrets hidden within even the
smallest sample of sand and one of these secrets needs
only a small magnet to be revealed. More... |
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Sand Collecting Themes
The reasons for collecting sand are many and
varied but many collectors collect their samples based
on a wide range of specific themes. More... |
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Making Your Own Sand
During the "sand cycle" sand can
sometimes become sandstone and sandstone will
eventually change back into sand. Why not lend a
helping hand? More... |
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A Few
Interesting Finds
Often on field trips you come across
something out of the ordinary that gets you excited
and yearning for more. These are some of mine. More... |
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Why Start Collecting Sand?
Why on earth anyone would want to collect
sand is an interesting question and I hope this page
will help to provide some enlightenment. More... |
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Sand Collecting Top Tips
How difficult can it be to collect sand?
Scoop it, bag it, label it and store it. Yes, it's as
easy as that but there are always hints and
tips. More... |
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Resources for Sand Collectors
Sand can be found just about everywhere but
where will you collect sand when you run out of easy
locations for collecting? Resources are the answer More... |
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The Hazards of Sand Collecting
Rock falls, being stranded by the tide,
falling into holes, getting lost and carrying too much
sand. Just a few of the hazards of sand collecting. More... |
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Creating a Micro Sand Collection
If space is at a premium or your partner
won't let you have large collections of sand in the
house, why not create a micro sand collection? More... |
