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clay stone

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Origin of clay stone

First recorded in 1770–80
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British Dictionary definitions for clay stone

claystone
/ (ˈkleɪˌstəʊn) /

noun
a compact very fine-grained rock consisting of consolidated clay particles
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Scientific definitions for clay stone

claystone
[ klāstōn′ ]

A fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock consisting primarily of compacted and hardened clay. Claystone is similar to shale but without laminations.
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