We all know about Strait of Hormuz which is now blocked by Iran thereby making the oil and gas supply to the world difficult.
But here I am not talking about strait of Hormuz !!!
I am talking about Hormuz island which has one of the most unique beaches in the world which is known as " blood beach ".
The sand on Hormuz beach takes on a deep red shade due to high iron oxide content.
This mineral rich soil gives the coast line its blood red appearance !!!!
Locals refer to this sand as " gelak ".
Its pigmentation is so intense that it can stain the skin for days !!!
Some sand grains even react to magnets.
This sand is a critical ingredient of Iranian cuisine.
No..... No........
Residents don't eat this sand in its powdary form !!!
Rather they use it as a spice.........
This sand is also used in dyeing fabrics and colouring pottery.
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