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An even scatter of dots marking a sandstone unit.
Also known as: Sandstone ornament, Sand grain pattern
On a geological section or map a sandstone unit is ornamented with an even scatter of dots, representing the sand grains the rock is composed of.
An even scatter of small dots filling the area of the rock unit.