What are the major types of sand?

Question

What are the major types of sand?

Answer 1

Sand is commonly divided into five sub-categories based on size: very fine sand (1/16 - 1/8 mm diameter), fine sand (1/8 mm - 1/4 mm), medium sand (1/4 mm - 1/2 mm), coarse sand (1/2 mm - 1 mm), and very coarse sand (1 mm - 2 mm).

sand particles range in diameter from 0.0625 (or 1⁄16 mm) to 2 millimeters.

Answer 2

There are three major types of sand: terrigenous, carbonate, and pyroclastic. ...