Sandstone vs. Siltstone

Sandstone vs. Siltstone — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Sandstone and Siltstone

Sandstonenoun

A sedimentary rock produced by the consolidation and compaction of sand, cemented with clay etc.

Siltstonenoun

A sedimentary rock whose composition is intermediate in grain size between the coarser sandstone and the finer mudstone.

Sandstonenoun

a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)

Siltstonenoun

a fine-grained sandstone of consolidated silt

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