SANDSTONE
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of lithified quartz grains ranging in size from 0.06 mm to 2 mm. It may also contain small proportions of other minerals such as feldspar, mica and rock fragments. The grains may be close together, forming a compact rock, or sparsely distributed, creating a porous rock.
TYPES OF SANDSTONE ↓
ARENISCA BEIGE
Pine Beige Sandstone
Delhi Sandstone
ARENISCA CREMA
Los Pinares Sandstone
Los Pinares golden Sandstone
Urbion Sandstones
Regumiel Sandstones
Caramel Sandstone
ARENISCA ROSA
Nelia Sandstone
Delhi Pink Sandstone
ARENISCA MADERA
Light Wood Grained Sandstone
ARENISCA GRIS
Pine Grey Sandstone
Moon Sandstone
ARENISCA AZUL
Pine Blue Sandstone
Characteristics of sandstone
The sandstones consist of lithified quartz grains between 0.06 mm and 2 mm in size. A small proportion of other mineral grains such as feldspar, mica and rock fragments may also be present. The grains may be close together to form a compact rock or sparsely distributed to form a porous rock.
Uses of Sandstone
In the oil industry, especially if it contains a high percentage of porosity and if it is permeable, it becomes particularly important as it can function as hydrocarbon reservoirs, storing large quantities of hydrocarbons. Hydrogeologically, this can also constitute huge groundwater stores in the form of aquifers.