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Silica Sand Whitehaven

Silica Sand photo
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The sand at Whitehaven Beach is made up of 98% pure silica. Because silica is not present on Whitsunday Island, it is thought that the sand was deposited here over a period of millions of years.

 

 

 

 

 

Author & photographer: David Johnson (Virtual Australia). Providing a credit or link is appreciated.
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