Going to look for play sand at the store... what should i check for?

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  1. patrick824

    patrick824 Montipora Digitata

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    The Home Depots in northern california do not carry the famous highdesert play sand so i am going to venture off to other garden stored in search of an alternative. Because I am impatient, im probably going to bring a few water bottles with a little vinegar in each to do a vinegar test while im there but what else do i need to check for in the sand? thanks
     
    patrick824, Dec 27, 2009
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  2. reeferdude

    reeferdude Fire Shrimp

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    does the viniger test for silicates? if it does then how?
     
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  3. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    It's used to see if its limestone based. The acid will dissolve the limestone releasing CO2 I believe.
     
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