Q. What is the composition of red sand?

Answer

For the most part, red sand is composed of granular components, such as bits of rock or minerals, or particles of ocean debris. Grain-sized pieces of silicate minerals and silicate rock make up the bulk of its composition. Quartz, which has excellent weather resistance, is typically the most abundant mineral in this area. Minerals that are also found in rocks, such as amphiboles and micas, can be found in sand. Some sand may also include trace amounts of heavy minerals as tourmaline, zircon, etc. About 65 percent of the rocks on Earth are composed of feldspar, making it the most common type of rock-forming material on the planet.