What is the sandstone?
Sandstone is a type of sedimentary rock that is formed from the compacted sand aggregate glued together with mineral cement. It takes a long time for this stone to be formed, and the appearance and texture of the rock can be very different depending on its composition and where it has been created. There are also a number of sandstone uses; Among other things, it is a remarkably popular building material commonly used for things such as tiles and flagships. Over time, sand is densified by overlapping sediments, resulting in considerable compression. At the same time, the sand is compressed, the water flows through the higher bearings carries minerals down and these minerals begin to stick the sand together. Staying long enough undisturbed, the sandstone is formed as the mineral cement solidifies.
Young sandstone is very crumbly and crumbly, while mature rock can be very strong, except that it is very weather resistant. Can get a wide range of colors, while rich oranges and yellow are common inDesert areas, but it can also be gray, bluish, tanned, creamy white or deeply spotted. Because sandstone is so resistant to weathering, they often form distinctive geological monuments.
Argillaceous Sandstone is a rock that contains a large amount of mud, resulting in a relatively smooth texture. Arkose Sandstone has a higher feldspar concentration and its composition can be very similar to granite. It is also possible to find a quartz sandstone that contains a very high concentration of quartz. All types are very porous and the stone often protects impressive aquifers that can be used for water.
In addition to being used as a building material, sandstone can also be cut into sculptures, used to make kitchen dishes and employed in various other tasks. Geologists like this type of rock because it can be used to collect information about the geological history of the region. PaleontoloGOs often find things that are interested in it, such as fossils of animals and plants that have become compressed with sand.