Sand

Sand

When it comes to construction, this element is a component of concrete. Sand, because that's what he's talking about, it's a sedimentary rock. It has the nature of a loose material, because it is made of mineral grains, which are not bound by any binder. Sand is determined by the grain size. It's worth pointing out, that they can range in size from 0,0625 mm do 2 mm. In turn, quartz sand has a density of approx 2,62 g/cm3. Sand is a sedimentary rock. It comes in bulk, and when it comes to functioning in nature - it is one of the many components of the soil. It is both affected by water and wind. Due to certain processes, sand can create various forms. And so, for example, it is worth mentioning the dunes, rewa, duds, side chutes, sandy shafts, or aeolian wrinkles, sandy waves, ribbons. They are accumulative forms, which consist of the grains in question. As for the process of diagenesis, or litigation - sand turns into compact sedimentary rock. It is otherwise known as sandstone. Sand is used for economic purposes, it is then excavated in sand pits, that is mines. It is used in the production of glass.