ROCK, ORE, MINERAL, CRYSTAL?
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock. Sedimentary
rock is a type rock of that is deposited by
water or air. Sandstone is a crystal. The shape
of the sandstone depends on the composition.
USES
Sandstone is mostly used for buildings. It is
also used for countertops, tiles, concrete, play
sand, glass filing, polishing metal and
sandblasting.
COMPOSITION
Sandstone is mostly composed with sand. It is
also composed with quartz or feldspar.
DESCRIPTION
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock. Sandstone can change into different colours like brown, yellow,
red, grey, pink, and white. Sandstone is mostly red. Sandstone can resist weathering but is easy to
work with. Sandstone found in Northwest England is found less resistant than other sandstones.
Sandstone is found in small sea areas it is also found in deserts or dry places. The sandstone is
usually found small. The scale bar is 1.0mm.