"black sand" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: black sands [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} black sand (countable and uncountable, plural black sands)
  1. (tourism) Basaltic sand of volcanic origin, frequently found associated with volcanic islands. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Tourism
    Sense id: en-black_sand-en-noun-tj6g1a8e Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 50 45 4 Topics: lifestyle, tourism, transport
  2. (mining) Sand high in magnetite and other iron-rich ferrous minerals, frequently found associated with placer mining. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Mining
    Sense id: en-black_sand-en-noun-7wnwlIY7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 50 45 4 Topics: business, mining
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see black, sand. Tags: countable, uncountable Related terms: brown sand, white sand, yellow sand
    Sense id: en-black_sand-en-noun-16R55vlI

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