Sandstone and Granite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Granite

The general Sandstone and Granite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. On the other hand, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Sandstone and Granite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Granite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Granite

The history of Sandstone and Granite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Sandstone and Granite Origin and Discoverer

Sandstone and Granite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Sandstone and Granite. In this section, you will know about Sandstone and Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Sandstone and Granite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Sandstone and Granite discoverer. The discoverer of Sandstone and Granite are Unknown.

Etymology of Sandstone and Granite

Along with Sandstone and Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Sandstone and Granite. Etymology of Sandstone and Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sandstone and Formation of Granite. The etymology of Sandstone is From its composition, sand and stone while that of Granite is From its composition, sand and stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sandstone and Granite are listed below.

For Sandstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock