sandstone
noun
sand·stone
ˈsan(d)-ˌstōn 
: a sedimentary rock consisting of usually quartz sand united by some cement (such as silica or calcium carbonate)
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After decades of debate, a new study has revealed the epic journey that the Altar Stone, a six-ton sandstone block, took to arrive at the center of Stonehenge.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Zion National Park is known for its towering sandstone cliffs, narrow slot canyons, and lush river valleys.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
The trail leads to dreamy coves, dramatic cliffs, ancient archaeological sites and a lighthouse at the tip, with a sandstone ridge running down the core of the peninsula like a central spine.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The central, six-ton sandstone megalith likely came from a region in Scotland about 400 miles away.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Zion National Park is known for its towering sandstone cliffs, narrow slot canyons, and lush river valleys.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
The trail leads to dreamy coves, dramatic cliffs, ancient archaeological sites and a lighthouse at the tip, with a sandstone ridge running down the core of the peninsula like a central spine.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The central, six-ton sandstone megalith likely came from a region in Scotland about 400 miles away.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
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“Sandstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandstone. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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sandstone
noun
sand·stone
-ˌstōn
: a rock made of sand held together by a natural cement
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