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Is sandstone hard rock

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Anonymous

10y ago
Updated: 9/17/2019

Yes, it is.

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What is the soft and hard rock of Angel Falls?

Hard rock: GraniteSoft rock: Sandstone


Is sandstone a soft or hard rock?

compared to most rocks sandstone is rather soft and brittle, but the hardness of it varies greatly from rock to rock, some sandstone is so soft it can be crushed by stamping on it while other sandstone is so hard it can be used to build buildings


What is metamorphic rock formed from sandstone called?

Sandstone can be metamorphosed into quartzite. Heat and pressure bake the sandstone and it becomes extremely hard.


What metamorphic rock is formed from sandstone?

Sandstone can be metamorphosed into quartzite. Heat and pressure bake the sandstone and it becomes extremely hard.


Is sandstone or flint harder?

sandstone is not harder than flint because sandstone breaks in to smaller pieces.


Is sandstone hard rock or soft rock?

That would depend on what the cementing material is and how densely it is compacted.


What type of metamorphic rock is very hard and is originally from sandstone?

Quartzite, a non banded metamorphic rock.


Metamorphic rock formed from sandstone?

Quartzite is a metamorphic rock formed from sandstone. The process involves heat and pressure altering the sandstone's mineral composition, causing quartz grains to recrystallize and fuse together, resulting in a harder, more durable rock. Quartzite is known for its smooth texture, high resistance to weathering, and distinctive white color.


Is siltstone hard?

Sandstone is pretty tough! Sandstone is in between hard and pretty hard. If sandstone is made to build buildings, towers, bridges, and arcs and they have stayed up and have never fallen then there pretty strong!


What type of rock are sandstone?

Sandstone is a sedimentary rock.


What kind a rock is a sandstone?

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Why is sandstone an example of sedimentary rock?

Yes. Sandstone is considered as a clastic sedimentary rock because it is formed from small particles of weathered and eroded rocks from various sources.