How to Separate sawdust,sand and water?

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Sand and sawdust both form suspension with water. But sand dust being light float on water but sand undergo sedimentation. So,first allow the mixture to stand for a while,after all the sand has settled down,decant water by decantation from the top having sawdust in it. Now filter the water sawdust mixture using filter paper.

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