Szydłowiec sandstone (Polish: piaskowiec szydłowiecki) is a variation of fine-grained and medium-grained sandstone present in the area around the town of Szydłowiec, Poland.[1][2]
Characteristics
editSzydłowiec sandstone originates from the Jurassic period. It usually has white colour, and less often, yellow. It can be fine-grained or medium-grained, and sometimes elastic. The sandstone consists of layers that vary from a few centimetres to a few metres, with mudstones and claystones present in between. The stone can reach up to 180 m (590.6 ft.) thick. It is characterized by its separateness and blockability. The Szydłowiec sandstone is used in manufacturing tiles, lining, socles, sculptures, and construction aggregate.[1]
History
editThe Szydłowiec sandstone was historically mined in the area around the town of Szydłowiec, Poland, including in: Chmielów, Końskie, Kunów, Nietulisko Duże, Szydłowiec (Szydłowiec stone quarries), and Rogów.[1][2]