| Sandstone is a sedimentary stone that is typically
the result quartzitic stones being eroded and are deposited by either wind
or water. River beds, ocean beaches and sand dunes will all eventually
become sandstone. Sandstone is typically the youngest of the quartz based
stones. As sandstone is subjected to heat and pressure, it will eventually
turn into quartzite, which is an incredibly hard and dense material.
Since most of these stones are taken from the ground in individual layers, they are typically used as flooring or paving materials. Most sandstones and quartzites have a "natural cleft" finish, meaning the finished surface is the way the stone came out of the ground. Some sandstones are honed for a smoother finish. Most sandstones are suitable for both interior and exterior application. |