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Sand

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“The magnificence of nature lies in its consciousness. When we commune with nature, we become conscious of our connection with the universe…”—Dr. Gary Greenberg, author of “A Grain of Sand – Nature’s Secret Wonder.”

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Sand is a common material found on beaches, deserts, stream banks and other landscapes worldwide. In the mind of most people, sand is a white or tan, fine-grained, granular material.

However, sand is much more diverse, even beyond the pink sand beaches of Bermuda or the black sand beaches of Hawaii. These are just a few of the many types of sand.

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“A Grain of Sand – Nature’s Secret Wonder,” a Book By Dr. Gary Greenberg
“Every grain of sand is a jewel waiting to be discovered. That’s what Dr. Gary Greenberg found when he first turned his microscope on beach sand. Author and photographer Dr. Gary Greenberg is a visual artist who creatively combines art with science.

Sand Color Palette
Most beach sand color ranges from pale cream to golden to caramel, but in select places around the world, sand can be red, pink, orange, chocolate, gold, purple, green, or black…

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