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from Alan contains these words:

Builders sand ('soft') and sharp sand from a builders merchant are
different sands.

Probably the only difference between sharp sand from a builders merchant
and a horticultural grit is the price. A builders merchant will supply a
cubic metre of sharp sand for the same price a gardening centre will
supply a 1Kg bag of 'specialised' grit

Quite right too!

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Rusty
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