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Sandstone and Lignite Definition


Lignite 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   
Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its composition, sand and stone   
From French, Latin lignum wood + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Sandstone and Lignite

The general Sandstone and Lignite 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, Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. Along with definition of Sandstone and Lignite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Lignite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Lignite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sandstone and Lignite

The history of Sandstone and Lignite 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 Lignite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Lignite

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

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