Sandstone
Sandstone is a rock. It has a Mohs hardness of 3 to 7 and dull to slightly glossy luster.
Sandstone properties
| Type | Rock |
|---|---|
| Mohs hardness | 3 to 7 |
| Luster | Dull to slightly glossy |
| Typical colors | Tan, brown, red, gray, white |
| Formation | Forms from the compaction and cementation of sand-sized mineral particles |
| Rarity | 5 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 3–7 — hard
1 · Talc5 · Apatite10 · Diamond
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