New research reveals the origin of South Australia’s mysterious pink sand in the ice-covered Antarctic mountains

Large patches of pink sand can be found on the beaches of South Australia, but the source of these colorful crystals has remained a mystery. Garnet, a rare mineral in beach sand, is typically destroyed by the ocean’s waves and currents.…

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