Red sand vs White sand — quality, uses and price in West Bengal(Blog in English, Bengali and Hindi — comprehensive overview, buying tips, disclaimer, keywords, hashtags and meta description)English — Red sand and white sand in West Bengal: differences in quality and price
Red sand vs White sand — quality, uses and price in West Bengal (Blog in English, Bengali and Hindi — comprehensive overview, buying tips, disclaimer, keywords, hashtags and meta description) English — Red sand and white sand in West Bengal: differences in quality and price Introduction Sand is simple to see but surprisingly complex in use. In West Bengal — where rivers, laterite plateaus and coastal belts meet — builders and buyers commonly choose between red sand (often lateritic or iron-rich river sand) and white sand (silica-rich/washed river sand or manufactured silica/quartz sand). The two differ in origin, mineralogy, engineering performance and price. This blog explains those differences, practical uses (plastering, masonry, concreting, tiles, glass, filters), price ranges you can expect in West Bengal (2024–2025 market signals) and smart buying tips for contractors, masons and homeowners. I also cover environmental and regulatory points you should know before buyin...