All finished products available for consumer use is an assemble of different raw materials to yield the final commodity. Glass is an important product that is used in all parts of the world. Some finished glass products available for consumption are entirely composed of glass whereas others reflect a small percentage of glass in their final structure. Regardless of how much quantity of glass is present in the final products, silica has a very important role to play in all glass processes. Silica sand is a natural in-dispensable raw material in the glass industry for the processing of different variety of products.

This thesis report does not only illustrate the role and influence silica sand has on the quality of glass or expose its congenital features that makes it suitable for use in preference to other types of sand, but it will also examine techniques that are employed to enhance its purity for usage in producing high quality products. More emphasis will equally be laid on its importance in the production of different commodities and prospects its availability in the future since the demand for silica sand is high. The report elucidates that the continuous high use of silica sand to satisfy consumer needs will eventually lead to shortage and creates the awareness that different sand types should be tested and used to re-duce the total dependence of silica sand in glass and other factories.