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Sandstone

What is Sandstone?

Sandstone is a clastic sedimentary rock made up mainly of sand-size (1/16 to 2 millimeter diameter) weathering debris. Environments where large amounts of sand can accumulate include beaches, deserts, flood plains and deltas.

sandstone

Sandstone: The specimen shown is about two inches (five centimeters) across.

The rock photos above were taken by Ann Bryant and are copyright by Geology.com.

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