Formation of Sandstone

Sandstone

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Formation

Sandstone is a sedimentary rock which forms from cemented sand-sized clasts. It forms when sand layers are buried under sediments of sand.

Composition

Mineral Content

Calcite, Clay, Clay Minerals, Feldspar, Micas, Quartz

Compound Content

Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, Potassium Oxide, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Silicon Dioxide

Transformation

Metamorphism

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17% - Sedimentary Rocks Rocks

Types of Metamorphism

Weathering

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78% - Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

Types of Weathering

Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering

Erosion

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86% - Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

Types of Erosion

Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion

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Sandstone Formation

Sandstone formation took place millions of years ago. There are a variety of Sandstone Uses and the Sandstone Reserves are found in many countries around the world. The rocks in the earth’s crust continuously undergo changes in their composition which leads to formation of other rocks. Each rock has a unique formation process. Formation of Sandstone is explained below: