If you think sand is just tiny rocks, the insignificant stuff of beaches and dunes, or simply a substance with the ability to invite itself into regions of your clothing where it is most unwelcome, then you need to take a closer look. Consider a sample of green sand. Some grains have bubbles or inclusions. Some are angular and some are rounded. What is it? How did it form? Or how about another sample that looks like tiny stars? What are those little things? How did they end up in some sand? Well, now you know why we have a section for people interested in sand!

So, those of you who thought you were the only person weird enough to think it was a good idea to keep baggies and jars full of sand -- come join us! Even if you still think sand is just tiny rocks, even if you think you already have enough hobbies, or even if you just want to see what all the excitement is about – come join us!

Sand Section Message

The Story of Star Sand
Image Credit: Lori Carter

Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Social Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting Time: 7:30 PM
Virtual Only: Click here or the GMS calendar here for the link
Topic: Sand Myths and Legends

In September, we plunged into the world of sand oddities and the weird things people do with sand. The topic inspired Brian Curtis to research sand tales and I was surprised by how many he found.

So, in October, we will surround ourselves with sand myths and legends from around the world. Pull up your comfy chair with a gneiss sandwich or plate of pecan sandies, and settle in for a sublime evening of sand stories.

Lori Carter
Sand Section Chair

P.S. Please see below about ordering the 2023 Sand Calendar!

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Click here for the GMS Sand Collection List

2023 Sand Calendar

The 2023 sand calendar is here! As always, the pictures are stunning and the write-ups are well-researched and educational! You can purchase the calendar on ebay HERE

New Sand Book

ISCS member and Sand Section supporter Kate Clover recently released a new sand book with co-authors Dr. Gary Greenberg and Dr. Carol Kiely.

"The Secrets of Sand" explores the various places and ways sand is formed. Beautiful images of sand as well as thorough and engaging text make this a must have book for your sand library.

Now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other bookstores

Heavy Sand Article

The Fall 2015 Rock & Gem special gold issue is now available and this time it contains an article about heavy sand processing written by sand Section chair Lori Carter!

To purchase a copy of the magazine, please see the special issue website at: http://www.beckettmedia.com/special-issues/rock-n-gem-sip