Sandstone

Sandstone is very commonly found around the Taroona Foreshore and is one of the most common sedimentary rock types in the world. Sandstone is generally a grainy, layered rock although when weathered it can become compacted and smooth. Sandstone is orange-brown in colour and is made up of tiny rock fragments and different minerals from other rocks, which is why it is considered sedimentary.

Above: An example of sandstone. This example of sandstone has weathered, making it harder and smoother than regular sandstone.