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Mudstone and Sandstone Definition


Sandstone and Mudstone Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
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   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   
From its composition, sand and stone   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mudstone and Sandstone

The general Mudstone and Sandstone definition can be stated as: 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. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Mudstone and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Mudstone and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Mudstone and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mudstone and Sandstone

The history of Mudstone and Sandstone 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.

Mudstone and Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mudstone and Sandstone

Along with Mudstone and Sandstone definition, know more about the etymology of Mudstone and Sandstone. Etymology of Mudstone and Sandstone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mudstone and Formation of Sandstone. The etymology of Mudstone is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz while that of Sandstone is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mudstone and Sandstone belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mudstone and Sandstone are listed below.

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