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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what are the constituents of sand?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

formula of sand is SiO2 so we can say silicon and oxygen

OpenStudy (anonymous):

silicon dioxide, usually in the form of quartz. However, the composition of sand varies according to local rock sources and conditions.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Tee above points are true, however, as most land was once beneath the waves, there is also a certain amount of precipitated carbonates. But the pure stuff, as found in deserts is SiO2, with various metallic contaminates.

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sand is a mixture of tiny stone particles an other materials

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