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29 July, 09:20

Why is sandstone considered a rock and NOT a mineral? What characteristics of a mineral does it not meet? Answer in at least 2 sentences

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  1. 29 July, 12:54
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    Sandstone is a clastic sedimentary rock which is composed mainly of sand sized mineral particles or rock fragments. The major minerals found in sandstone is feldspar and quartz.

    Sandstone is not considered to be a mineral because, it did not meet all the criteria of mineral substances. Sandstone does not have a crystalline structure.
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