NameQuartz Sandstone
OriginDetrital/Clastic
TextureClastic; Medium-grained (0.06 - 2 mm)
CompositionQuartz
ColorWhite to light tan
MiscellaneousFeels sandy; Mature
Depositional EnvironmentBeach - Barrier Island, Nearshore Continental Shelf, Nearshore Lake, Stream Channels, or Dunes

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