Dunville sandstone

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Scope note
An easily worked, fine-grained siliceous sandstone from Wisconsin that is buff or cream in color. Like many varieties of sandstone, it is soft when first quarried but gradually hardens as its moisture evaporates.
Dunville sandstone
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024