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White Sands National Monument
By Meg Leonard |
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1 There is a large area of white sand in New Mexico. It is called White Sands National Monument. The white sand is caused by gypsum. Gypsum is a very common soft mineral. It is often found with sedimentary rocks. Gypsum usually dissolves in water. It is rare to find gypsum sand. However, here you will find 275 square miles of white gypsum sand. That is why this area is protected as a national monument.