Valuing the physical characteristics of beaches on the island of Langkawi

Joy Jacqueline Pereira (2010) Valuing the physical characteristics of beaches on the island of Langkawi. In: Geological heritage of Malaysia: geoheritage conservation (1997-2009). Institut Alam Sekitar dan Pembangunan (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, pp. 27-41. ISBN 9789675227370

Recognition of the inherent physical properties of beaches on the Island of Langkawi is important so that the beaches can be valued for what they are, rather than solely for their commercial value. One of the interesting natural features on the Island is the black sands at Pantai Pasir Hitam which have been derived from granites enriched in tourmalinet and ilmenite. Granitic beaches are generally characterised by the presence of boulders which display naturally sculptured forms. They also tend to have a higher proportion of coarse grains, giving the sand a gritty feel. On the other hand, beaches derived from sedimentary rocks and alluvium have relatively less coarse grains and are smoother to handle. The best ranked beach, based on the physical intrinsic properties, is derived from the sedimentary rocks of the Machinchang Formation

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Recognition of the inherent physical properties of beaches on the Island of Langkawi is important so that the beaches can be valued for what they are, rather than solely for their commercial value. One of the interesting natural features on the Island is the black sands at Pantai Pasir Hitam which have been derived from granites enriched in tourmalinet and ilmenite. Granitic beaches are generally characterised by the presence of boulders which display naturally sculptured forms. They also tend to have a higher proportion of coarse grains, giving the sand a gritty feel. On the other hand, beaches derived from sedimentary rocks and alluvium have relatively less coarse grains and are smoother to handle. The best ranked beach, based on the physical intrinsic properties, is derived from the sedimentary rocks of the Machinchang Formation

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Item Type:	Book Section
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43000 UPM Serdang, Malaysia. QE299.5 G345 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	beaches
AGROVOC Term:	ecosystems
AGROVOC Term:	islands
AGROVOC Term:	sampling
AGROVOC Term:	laboratory experimentation
AGROVOC Term:	ecologists
AGROVOC Term:	economic activities
AGROVOC Term:	tourism
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Ms. Azariah Hashim
Date Deposited:	02 Dec 2024 08:06
Last Modified:	02 Dec 2024 08:06
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/993

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