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Because it is relatively soft, sandstone is not a good building material for certain things such as houses. It can be used for building other things such as fountains, counter tops and statues.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 12y agosandstone is good for nothing it weathers easyly
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∙ 6y agoSandstone can be used for walls but it is expensive.
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∙ 15y agoIf it is fairly non-porous and well cemented.
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∙ 15y agoYes it depends on the density though
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∙ 11y agoits sandstone
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∙ 11y agoYes.
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How might a sandstone change into another sandstone?
Sand that is overlayed by additional sediments will experience compaction. Small gaps between sand particles will fill in with minerals which cement the particles together. The process takes a long, long time.
Why is sandstone classified as a nonrenewable resource?
Sandstone is a non-renewable resource because once we use it all up we cannot make more of it.
Gravel sandstone and conglomerate are all types of?
Gravel, sandstone, and conglomerate are all types of sedimentary rocks.
Is sandstone like dirt?
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed of sand-sized minerals and rock grains. Most sandstone is composed of quartz and feldspar. As far as touching it goes, yes, it is like dirt. The texture feels like sandpaper, and kind of dusty.
What is the age of Sandstone reservoir in Cambay basin?
cretaceous
Why is sandstone good for its use?
it is used for building
What would be best to use as a building material- sandstone or conglomerate?
both would be a good building material because conglomerate is mixed with water and moisture mixed which makes it easier to stick and sandstone because its above conglomerate. :]
Where was the Red Stone brought from for building the Red Fort?
The red stone is sandstone and sandstone and India's source of sandstone is the Thar desert
What crumbly rock is used for building?
Sandstone
What is a skew block on a sandstone building?
skew block plug
What kind of rock is the US Capital Building made of?
Sandstone
What building materials did they use to build Lal Qila?
Marble and Sandstone
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.
What material was used to make Queen Victoria Building?
Sandstone and reinforced concrete
Did the nez perce Indians create cities out of sandstone cliffs?
The Nez Perce Indians did not create cities out of sandstone cliffs. The Pueblo Indians used sandstone cliffs. The Nex Perce built homes by digging into the ground and then building a frame.
What are sandstone granit limestone marble and slate used for?
they are used as staues parli8ament building and your bean
What building materials react with acids?
Marble,Sandstone and Limestone, They produxe Carbon dioxide(CO2)
