sandstone

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sandstone

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A consolidated sedimentary rock, consisting of sand grains united with a natural cementing material; the most common sand in sandstone contains quartz, with considerable feldspar, lime, mica, and clayey matter.

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psammites

arenaceous rock

rock, arenaceous

grès

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