claystone
- noun
- /ˈkleɪstoʊn/
- Specialized
:
arcillita
- Layers of claystone indicate ancient environments with slow-moving water.
Examples
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The geologist collected samples of claystone to analyze their mineral composition.
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In some regions, claystone forms steep cliffs due to its compact nature.
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Look at this beautiful piece of claystone!
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The claystone was used to make pottery.
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In some regions, claystone forms steep cliffs due to its compact nature.
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Layers of claystone indicate ancient environments with slow-moving water.
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The geologist collected samples of claystone to analyze their mineral composition.
Synonyms
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1.0
Hard natural stone that you find on the ground or underground
976
1.0
A hard natural rock used for building or a small piece of it
3
3.5
Rock made from layers of sand, mud, or broken shells
1
5.5
A hard rock that forms when mud or clay presses together and becomes solid
A rock made mainly of clay that forms in layers
A hard rock made from clay that does not split into thin sheets
How Consolidated
- Specialized
57
5.7
- Specialized
- Specialized
171
1.0
- Specialized
43
4.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Claystone is a simple compound of clay and stone. 'Clay' means 'soft earth used for pots' and 'stone' means 'rock', so claystone is rock formed when clay is pressed hard and becomes stone.