Sandstone and Mudstone Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Mudstone

The general Sandstone and Mudstone 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, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Sandstone and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Mudstone

The history of Sandstone and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Mudstone

Along with Sandstone and Mudstone definition, know more about the etymology of Sandstone and Mudstone. Etymology of Sandstone and Mudstone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sandstone and Formation of Mudstone. The etymology of Sandstone is From its composition, sand and stone while that of Mudstone 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 and Mudstone belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sandstone and Mudstone 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 Mudstone,

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