Where is the Green beach with sand, consisting of semi-precious stones (photo)
To get here, you need to obtain a special permit.
The beach is not always Golden sand and white pebbles. The coastline may differ significantly in a variety of colors around the world. For example, olive-green hue boasts a beach “Green sand”, which is located on the Big island in Hawaii.
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This beach is very picturesque. First, it is surrounded by cliffs and only one side has access to the ocean. And secondly, as the name implies, its sand is not yellow or white but green.
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This shade of sand gives the gemstone chrysolite, which has been successfully used in the jewelry industry. These greenish stones are born of lava from local volcanoes, and their inclusions can be seen not only in sand but also in rocks surrounding.
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From afar, the Green beach really looks green, but up close its color is yellowish-olive.
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Unfortunately, scientists say that after 100-150 years the ocean can completely wash away the precious sand from the beach. But because now this place is under protection of local authorities. To take sand from the beach is strictly forbidden, and anyone who wants to visit this place, must obtain special permission from local authorities.
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