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Sandstone and Claystone Definition


Claystone and Sandstone Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its composition, sand and stone   
From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Sandstone and Claystone

The general Sandstone and Claystone 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, Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. Along with definition of Sandstone and Claystone, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Claystone. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Claystone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sandstone and Claystone

The history of Sandstone and Claystone 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 Claystone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Claystone

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

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