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I am sedimentary rock : brown,yellow ,red,grey or white in colour. I am used as building and paving material

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Answered by psjain
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Answer: Sandstone

Explanation:

The given description of the sedimentary rock is of Sandstone.

It is a sedimentary rock which is formed of quartz grains bonded by felspathic, siliceous and calcareous cementing matters. The strength and the durability of sandstone relies on the cementing material. This rock is found in different colors like grey, white, red, brown or yellow color, depending upon the impurities and mineral contents in the sand.

Sandstone is used as building and paving materials. Rocks which possess fine grain and uniform texture are mainly used for building purpose.  At times it is used for both interior and exterior purpose.

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Answered by gratefuljarette
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Sandstone is a 'sedimentary rock' that is grey, yellow, red, white or brown in color. This sedimentary rock is used in building materials.

EXPLANATION:

Sandstone has a fine texture and possesses uniform grains because of which it is used as a paving and building material. The varying colours of the sandstone are because of the presence of minerals and impurities. Sandstone is basically made from fine grains of quartz and the grains are bound by cementing matters.  

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