What is the best sand in the world?

The best sand in the world depends on what you mean by best, as different sands are best for different purposes. For beach beauty, the most famous best sand is often said to be the pure white silica sand of Hyams Beach in Jervis Bay, Australia, which is recognized by Guinness as the whitest sand in the world and is incredibly soft and squeaky. For tropical postcard beaches, the pink sand of Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos and Pink Sands Beach in the Bahamas is considered best for its unique color and softness. For play and safety, the best sand is washed, sterilized play sand that is dust-free and rounded, such as Quikrete Play Sand. For construction, the best sand is sharp concrete sand and masonry sand that is clean and well-graded. For glassmaking, the best sand is high-purity silica sand from places like the US and Belgium. For golf bunkers, the best sand is Augusta White from the US. Many travelers vote for the sand of Anse Source d'Argent in the Seychelles or Whitehaven Beach in Australia as the best because it is powdery, cool underfoot, and brilliantly white. So the best sand is subjective, but white quartz sand from Australia and the Caribbean consistently tops world rankings for beauty and feel.