Tag: pink sand
Title: Research Reveals Antarctic Origins of South Australia’s Pink Sand
In parts of South Australia, there are long stretches of beach covered in patches of pink sand. These pink sands are due to the presence of garnet crystals, which are quite rare in beach...
South Australia’s Pink Sand Originates from Antarctic Ice-Covered Mountains, New Research Reveals
The pink sand found on the beaches of South Australia has long been a geological enigma. While garnet is a rare mineral in beach sand due to its susceptibility to destruction by ocean waves...
