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  1. Sand

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    Quartz Sand: Dominant in stable, mature sedimentary environments. Exhibits high resistance to chemical weathering.
    Feldspathic Sand: Common in younger terrains or areas with significant nearby igneous intrusions. Feldspars often impart slight pink or yellow hues.
    Lithic Sand: Composed of fragments of various rock types (e.g., basalt, limestone). Characteristic of [high-energy env…