Sandstone Facts
Sandstone Facts
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| Interesting Sandstone Facts: |
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| Sandstone is found in a variety of places depending on its type. |
| Brownstone, a type of sandstone, was used to build homes in certain areas after the Civil War. |
| Sandstone is a type of sedimentary rock. |
| Sandstone has been used to make housewares since prehistoric time. |
| Sandstone is a versatile building structure and has been used to construct buildings, statues, and fountains. |
| Sandstone is popular in constructing buildings because it is resistant to weathering. |
| Sandstone can form under the sea or on land. |
| It is common to find natural gas in sandstone because sandstone is porous and traps it. |
| Grindstone wheels, which are used for sharpening, are made of sandstone. |
| Sandstone can be categorized into three groups: arkosic, quartzose, and argillaceous. |
| Because sandstone is porous it can serve as a filter in nature by filtering out pollutants from running water. |
| Sandstone is often broken down and used as industrial sand. |
| Groundwater can be transported by underground sandstone. |
| Underground sandstone is drilled and pumped as a good source for groundwater. |
| Sandstone rock can take thousands of years to form. |