Sandstone is one of the most common types of sedimentary rock and is found in sedimentary basins throughout the world. It is often mined for use as a construction material or as a raw material used in manufacturing. Most sandstone is formed by quartz or feldspar because these minerals are most abundant in the earth's crust. Like sand, sandstone can have a variety of colors, with common colors being light brown, brown, yellow, red, gray and white. Because sandstone layers often form reefs or other high topographic features, certain colors of sandstone can be identified with certain areas.
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