Sand grains are generally made out of ________.

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Sand grains are mostly composed of minerals such as quartz, feldspar, mica, and other minerals that are resistant to weathering. Gypsum can also be a component of sand, but it is less common than quartz. Granite or shale are rocks that can weather into sand, but they are not the primary composition of sand grains. Pebbles are too large to be defined as sand, while loess and clay are composed of smaller particles than sand grains.

Sand Grains Are Generally Made Out of ________