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Sandstone forms from individual sand grains that have been cemented together. There will naturally be gaps between the grains that are not always filled in. Quartz is silica that has crystallized from a hot solution or from molten rock, so there will be no such gaps.
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∙ 14y agoIt depends on the specific sandstone in question as they are naturally very variable. Some sandstones will have undergone cementation where minerals crystallise in the void or pore spaces between the grains. This acts to greatly reduce their permeability. Other types of sandstone where the void or pore spaces are unfilled may be highly permeable.
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∙ 14y agoyeahhhh sandstone is porous x
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∙ 12y agoa porous rock
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∙ 11y agoYes.
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∙ 11y agoYES
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∙ 12y agoPermeable
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What does sandstone aquifer mean?
An underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock or unconsolidated materials such as sand or gravel.
What is an example of a permeable rock?
Sandstone rocks have permeability and so do conglomerates. Shales also have good permeability. Most sedimentary rocks are permeable.
What is a type of sedimentary rock that is formed from compressed sand?
Compressed and cemented sand is called sandstone.
Is sandstone a fosil fuel?
No. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock.
A sedimentary rock that is formed from sand deposits?
A type of sedimentary rock that is formed from compressed sand would be: Sandstone.
This type of sedimentary rock is permeable?
SANDSTONE
Is sandstone a impermeable rock?
Sandstone perms fairly well for a rock. It kind of sits on the boundary between "impermeable" and "semi-permeable." (Please note that "perms" is not a real word.)
Why can porous rocks absorb water?
Permeable rock is composed of particles with spaces between which allow the transfer of water.
What does sandstone aquifer mean?
An underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock or unconsolidated materials such as sand or gravel.
Does water in the ground sometimes is used to store or used later?
In permeable (porous) rock layers like sandstone.
Is sandstone a rock or mineral?
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock.
What is an example of a permeable rock?
Sandstone rocks have permeability and so do conglomerates. Shales also have good permeability. Most sedimentary rocks are permeable.
What kind a rock is a sandstone?
Sandstone is a Sedimentary rock.
What type of rock are sandstone?
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock.
Would you have a land fill on limestone and sandstone?
both limestone and sandstone are highly permeable to water. As there are often toxic substances which leak from landfill, it is necessary to collect water which falls on the heap. For this reason, permeable rocks like limestone and sandstone are not the ideal basement for a landfill, and may require significant infrastructure to prevent contamination of the water table below the landfill. They are ideal landfills if the need is there for drainage. Permeable rock has many uses in landfill. Landfill in areas that are naturally high in limestone or sandstone content would have no issues with a little more of either material in it.
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 type of rock is a sandstone?
sedimentary rock
