Arenophile

An arenophile is one who collects sand samples, the interest of the hobby lying in the variety of texture, colour, mineralogy and place of origin.

The term Psammophile (derived from two Greek words) is also used, and found in the OED, but with reference to plants or animals rather than human collectors.

[7] Some collectors may trade sands with fellow arenophiles in order to complete their collection.

[9] In 2019, it was reported that a French couple would face between one and six years in prison for removing 40kg (88lb) of sand from a beach in the Sardinian city of Chia.

[10] The ISCS advises its members to be mindful of where they are collecting sand and of relevant local laws.