sandstone

(sandstōn′)

noun

a common bedded sedimentary rock much used for building, composed largely of sand grains, mainly quartz, held together by silica, lime, etc.

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noun
A sedimentary rock formed by the consolidation and compaction of sand and held together by a natural cement, such as silica.

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