Sandstone look-alikes

Sedimentary rock, predominantly quartz arenite

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Several rocks and minerals can be confused with Sandstone. Below are documented look-alikes and the features that tell them apart. Never rely on a single feature. Always check multiple properties.

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Arkose

Also known as: Feldspathic sandstone

Greywacke

Also known as: Dirty sandstone

Siltstone

Also known as: Mudrock

Quartzite

Also known as: Metamorphosed sandstone

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