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Sandstone

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Sandstone, a brown/red/yellow mineral
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ColourBrown, Red, Yellow

What is Sandstone?

Sandstone is a clastic sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-sized silicate grains, cemented together by another mineral. Sandstones comprise about 20–25% of all sedimentary rocks.

How to identify Sandstone

Can you spot Sandstone?

Test yourself on photos of Sandstone and lookalikes:

Frequently asked questions

How hard is Sandstone?
Sandstone's hardness varies; see the property table above.
What colour is Sandstone?
Sandstone is typically brown, red, yellow.