What is the finess modulus of sand?

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IT IS AN EMPRICAL NUMBER ARRIVED BY DIVIDING SUM OF THE
CUMULATIVE PERCENTAGE RETAINED BY 100.
F.M OF SAND VARIES FROM 2.2 TO 3.2

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