e ol gy Journal of Geology & Geophysics
Keywords: Silica; Sand; KSA; Petrographic; Grain size; X-ray Introduction High-grade silica sand is an essential raw material in many industries and is used in the manufacture of container glass, glass fiber, chemical products, and silicon metal; as filler for rubber, plastics, and ceramics; and in the construction business (SGS, 2009) [1].