argillaceous sandstone
Identification code: 300011385
Hierarchy classification:
- top of the aat hierarchies
- Materials Facet
- Materials (hierarchy name)
- materials (substances)
- [materials by composition]
- inorganic material
- rock (inorganic material)
- sedimentary rock
- [sedimentary rock by composition]
- sandstone
- [sandstone by composition or appearance]
- [sandstone by composition: aggregate type]
Alternative term/s
- clayey sandstone
- sandstone, argillaceous
Anotations
Scope note:
Sandstone composed of clay minerals, especially sedimentary materials such as marl and shale; it emits a peculiar earthy odor when breathed upon.
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