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Sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-size mineral or rock grains. Most sandstone is composed of quartz or feldspar because these are the most common minerals in the Earth's crust.
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What is the common name for sandstone?
The common name for sandstone - is sandstone. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock formed from grains of sand.
Is sandstone a rock or mineral?
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock.
Is sandstone magnetic?
No, there is nothing metallic in sandstone.
Is tan sandstone or brown sandstone older?
The color of a sandstone does not necesarily say anything about its age.
What kinds of rocks would you need to find an aquifer?
Sandstone. Shale and limestone do work, but they are not as good as sandstone. Wet mud also works, but it is not as permeable as sandstone.
Is feldspar found in the Ayers mountain in Australia?
There is no "Ayers Mountain" in Australia. However, Uluru-Ayers Rock does contain feldspar within the sandstone. The sandstone is arkose, which means it is mainly comprised of grains and crystal fragments of feldspar.
How big is sandstone and why is it called sandstone?
because the sandstone is smooth and big
What is the common name for sandstone?
The common name for sandstone - is sandstone. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock formed from grains of sand.
What type of stone was angkor what made from?
Sandstone, there were 3 types found: yellow-brown sandstone, red sandstone, and greywacke (which is a hard sandstone)
Is sandstone a rock or mineral?
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock.
Where is the Sandstone Community Library in Sandstone located?
The address of the Sandstone Community Library is: 119 N. Fourth St., Sandstone, 55072 0641
How can you see the difference in a rock and mineral?
A rock is usually comprised of many different minerals which defines the rock type. For example, a basalt is classified due to the abundance of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxenes. Basalts can then be subsequently broken down into separate categories depending on the abundance and occurence of other minerals. Although, some rocks can consist of one type of mineral, there are some types which are composd of just one mineral. Examples can include: Gypsum, halite, sandstone [though it is rare for a sandstone to be comprised of entirely quartz [SiO2] grains.
Is sandstone chemical?
No, sandstone is a sedimentary rock.
What is the end product of sandstone?
Um.... sandstone
What is sandstone made from?
Sandstone is made from sand.
What is lusture of sandstone?
Sandstone has dull lustre.
Is sandstone magnetic?
No, there is nothing metallic in sandstone.
