A. Grain Size Classification
Grain Size |
Particle Diameter (mm) |
Common Application |
| Fine Sand |
0.075–0.425 mm |
Glass manufacturing, plaster, water filtration. |
| Medium Sand |
0.425–2 mm |
Mortar, concrete, gravel packing in oil wells. |
| Coarse Sand |
2–4.75 mm |
Construction aggregates, backfill materials. |
B. Mesh Classifications
| Mesh Size |
Particle Diameter Range (mm) |
Industry Usage |
| 20/40 Mesh |
0.425–0.850 mm |
Fracking in the oil and gas industry, water filtration. |
| 30/50 Mesh |
0.300–0.600 mm |
High-performance glass manufacturing. |
| 40/70 Mesh |
0.212–0.425 mm |
Industrial glass, water treatment. |
| 50/100 Mesh |
50/100 Mesh |
Fine glass, coatings, and specialty applications. |
C. Applications of Mesh Sizes by Industry
| Mesh Size |
Glass Manufacturing |
Water Filtration |
Construction |
| 20/40 |
Specialty and container glass. |
Gravel pack in water wells. |
Concrete aggregates. |
| 30/50 |
Specialty and container glass. |
Sand filters for pools. |
Plaster and mortar. |
| 40/70 |
Fine optical glass. |
Drinking water treatment. |
Plaster and mortar. |
D. Types of Coloured Silica Sand
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| Color |
Composition Cause |
Applications |
| White |
High-purity silica, low iron |
Glassmaking, ceramics, decorative uses |
| Yellow |
High-purity silica, low iron |
Construction, landscaping |
| Red |
High iron content (hematite) |
Decorative concrete, sports fields |
| Black |
Manganese, basaltic minerals |
Aquarium substrates, sandblasting |
| Green |
Glauconite, chlorite minerals |
Landscaping, artificial turf infill |
| Pink |
Feldspar-rich silica |
Aesthetic flooring, resin-bound surfaces |
| Orange |
Feldspar-rich silica |
Artistic and architectural designs |