Sandstone is which type of rock

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Sandstone is which type of rock?

A. Calcwaterous Rock

B. Igneous Rock

C. Metamorphic Rock

D. Sedimentary Rock

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Sandstone is one of the most common types of sedimentary rock and is found in sedimentary basins throughout the world. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock mainly composed of Quartz or Feldspar. When metamorphosed Sandstone changes to Quartzite.

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