Sandstone is the most abundant sedimentary rock in peninsular Malaysia. It is a rock composed of sand-sized grains of mineral (predominantly quartz).
Sandstone is formed from the accumulation and consolidation of sand grains over time. The sand grains are usually deposited by rivers, wind, or glaciers, and are then cemented together by mineral cement, such as quartz, calcite, or iron oxide.
Sandstone is a very common building material, and is used for a variety of purposes, such as walls, floors, and roads. It is also used in the production of glass and ceramics.
Limestone
Limestone is the second most abundant sedimentary rock in peninsular Malaysia. It is a rock composed mostly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Limestone is formed from the accumulation and consolidation of the remains of marine organisms, such as coral, mollusks, and foraminifera.
Limestone is a very important industrial mineral. It is used in the production of cement, lime, and glass. It is also used as a building material and in the construction of roads.
Shale
Shale is the third most abundant sedimentary rock in peninsular Malaysia. It is a fine-grained sedimentary rock composed mostly of clay minerals. Shale is formed from the accumulation and consolidation of mud, silt, and clay particles.
Shale is a very important source of clay minerals, which are used in the production of ceramics, tiles, and bricks. Shale is also used as a building material and in the construction of roads.
