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MOST sand consists of broken down rock (silica dioxide). However, on islands, such as Hawaii, most sand is broken down coral (calcium carbonate). This is why most beaches in Hawaii are tan colored, and not white.

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What can you collect at the beach?

Sea shells, sea glass, sand dollars, star fish, beach pebbles, drift wood, sand, crab shells, and shark teeth.


Does the ocean water turn sea shells into sand?

yes


How many types of sea shells are there?

There are hundred of different types of sea shells found in the world. Collecting sea shells is a hobby for many people. Different types include conch, sand dollar and cockle shell. Some shells can only be found in certain parts of the world.


What are most grains of sand made of?

tiny broken down pieces of rock and sea shells


Why are there different color sands?

Sand is made up of crushed rock and sea-shells. The colour of the sand depends on what type of rock particles are in it.


What goes with sand?

Sand is a silicate, and is found in deserts and on beaches. It "goes" with the winds and tides, or if you mean in an arrangement, palms, grasses and sea shells.


If you had a bucket that contained a mixture of sand and sea shells how might you use the physical properties of the seashells to separate them from the sand?

Try to use a sieve.


What is ground sea shells called?

I think it's Tybee, like Tybee Island Georgia. The sand on Tybee beach is a mix with ground shells.


Do killer whales eat everything in the sea?

Pretty much. But they don't eat seaweed or sand or shells


How did sand get here?

Sand is made of of small pieces of rock or sometimes sea shells. It can take thousands or even millions of years to make sand from wind and water erosion.


Where does pink sand come from?

Pink sand is only found in a few places. Coral reefs are the ones that make the sand pink because of the calcium rich shells and fragments of sea creatures.


Why doesn't she sell chocolates on the sea shore instead of sea shells?

you would think that it would make more sense, but she doesn't sell chocolate because people usually bring food to the beach, and chocolate melts easily. Also there is a lot of sand, so there is a great possibility that sand will get in it. Also she can get sea shells for free, while she has to pay for the chocolate.