Shale and Sandstone

Shale

Shale noun - A sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay.
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Sandstone and shale are semantically related In some cases you can use "Sandstone" instead a noun "Shale".

Sandstone

Sandstone noun - A sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.).
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Shale and sandstone are semantically related in rock formed from sediment topic. You can use "Shale" instead a noun "Sandstone".
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