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.

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.

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.

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