Sand's color is highly variable, but it is most commonly perceived as being beige, tan, or yellow. This coloration is primarily due to the presence of <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/quartz">quartz</a>, a very common mineral, which is usually translucent or white but can appear off-white to tan when mixed with other minerals.
However, sand can be found in a wide array of colors depending on its composition:
White sand: Often composed of pure <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/calcium%20carbonate">calcium carbonate</a>, derived from eroded coral or shells.
Black sand: Usually contains <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/volcanic%20rock">volcanic rock</a> fragments or minerals like magnetite and basalt.
Green sand: Contains the mineral <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/olivine">olivine</a>.
Pink sand: Can be the result of foraminifera, tiny marine organisms with pink shells, mixing with the sand.
Brown sand: Usually results from a mixture of minerals and rocks.
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