What is sandstone?

Sandstone is sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-sized minerals or rock grains.Most sandstone is composed of quartz and/or feldspar because these are the most common minerals in the Earth's crust. Like sand, sandstone may be any colour, but the most common colours are tan, brown, yellow, red, gray, pink, white and black. Grains of sand are weathered, which means blown around by the wind, or pushed around by rain, water, or erosion. When it settles down in one place, it forms layers that are stuck together with the minerals that fall between the grains of sand. It is usually formed in deserts or dry places like the Jodhpur, Jaisalmer in rajasthan.Iron oxides, manganese oxides and other impurities can cause bright and contrasting colors in sandstones. These colors are what gives sandstone its unique character and ornamental desirability. The colors range from bright whites, reds, yellows, oranges and even purples and greens.Mined sandstone can be cut, polished and carved for many uses.


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