Sand Collecting

There are many aspects to this hobby, one of which is collecting sand.  Sand collecting is by no means a new hobby.  People have been collecting for many years.    Anyone  can be a collector. All that is required is a keen interest  in natural environments a some very basic equipment.
What is  sand. Some would argue that sand are small particles of rock 1/16 and 2 mm in size.  Sand is everywhere .  You can collect from   beaches, sand dunes, riverbanks and elsewhere.  You can learn more about sand by viewing tiny grains under the   microscope.   Sand collecting can be a very interesting hobby. You can meet other other collectors and even   trade samples.  It very easy to amass a collection.   If friends know you are a collector, they will bring you samples from far away places.  There are even    meetings for sand collectors.  For those interested in becoming a sand collecter, a good way to start would be to join the International Sand Collectors Society.