Sand is loose particles of hard broken rock, it comprises of grains from disintegrated rock. The diameter of grains ranges between 0.06 and 2.0mm in size and varies in shades of brown and orange in colour. Sand provides bulk, strength, and other properties to construction materials like asphalt and concrete. It is also used as a decorative material in landscaping. Specific types of sand are used in the manufacture of glass and as a moulding material for metal casting. Other sand is used as an abrasive in sandblasting and to make sandpaper. Sand is an significantly important material for the construction but this important material must be purchased with all care and vigilance.

Pit Sand (Coarse sand)

Pit sand is classified under coarse sand which is also called badarpur in common language. This type of coarse sand is procured from deep pits of abundant supply and it is generally in red-orange colour. The coarse grain is sharp, angular and certainly free from salts etc which is mostly employed in concreting.

River Sand

This is generally gathered from the banks of the river. It has a fine quality unlike pit sand. This sand is usually whitish grey in color and has rounded particles. This sand is very much useful for the construction purpose such as plastering and so on. 

Crushed Stone Sand/ Artificial Sand/ M Sand

It is a substitute for River Sand, it is also known as fine aggregates which is manufactured by crushing either granite or basalt rock using 3 stage crushing process by some companies. This sand is manufactured in conformance to IS Codes and is an effective alternative to river sand & also known popularly as M Sand.