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What would need to happen for the sand on the beach to turn into a rock? Explain the necessary steps.

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Bacillus pasteuri, naturally occurring bacteria, can be used to turn sand into sandstone (calcite cement). This relatively simple process creates durable, low cost building materials. The technical name for this is microbial-induced calcite precipitation (MICP).

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