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Sandstone differs in colour depending on the colouration of the different minerals that form it. This includes minerals like Plagioclase, Orthoclase, Quartz, Biotite and Muscovite. Sandstone is also very soft and 'fragile' in a sense. If you hit it with your fist, it might break.
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Sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-sized mineral particles or grains that have been cemented together by a binding material, such as silica, calcium carbonate, or iron oxide. It typically has a granular texture and comes in a range of colors, including brown, red, yellow, and gray. Sandstone is known for its durability, versatility, and ability to hold intricate patterns when used as a building material.
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Is sandstone intrustive or extrusive?
It cannot be describe as either. Intrusive and extrusive are terms used to describe igneous rocks. Sandstone is sedimentary.
Is sandstone an igneous rock?
No. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock, composed of cemented grains of sand-sized sediment particles. Igneous rock is formed from the cooling of magma or lava.
1 Describe these rocks and minerals by the following observable properties grain color texture and hardness Sandstone Granite Diamond?
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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 intrustive or extrusive?
It cannot be describe as either. Intrusive and extrusive are terms used to describe igneous rocks. Sandstone is sedimentary.
Is sandstone an igneous rock?
No. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock, composed of cemented grains of sand-sized sediment particles. Igneous rock is formed from the cooling of magma or lava.
Describe how the granite of a mountain could change first into sandstone and then into quartzite?
Weathering causes the granite to break down into small particles - sand. The sand becomes buried and compacts into sandstone. If the sandstone continues to be buried and comes into close contact with high heat, such as magma, it can be turned into quartzite.
1 Describe these rocks and minerals by the following observable properties grain color texture and hardness Sandstone Granite Diamond?
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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.
Where is the Sandstone Community Library in Sandstone located?
The address of the Sandstone Community Library is: 119 N. Fourth St., Sandstone, 55072 0641
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.
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.
