The most common types of SPC are composed with silica and calcium carbonate, which are usually created as a result of weathering, dissolved sandstone, or buried sand . Colors are usually tan, yellow and beige. Sandstone White has been used in house construction and household items since prehistory. Now it is widely used in the construction of temples, houses and other structures all over the world.

砂岩通常是由二氧化硅和碳酸钙组成的，它们通常是由于风化、溶解的砂石或沙子被掩埋后的变化而产生的。颜色通常是棕褐色或黄色和米色。自史前以来，砂岩就已用于家庭建筑和家庭用品。现在，它已在世界各地广泛用于建造寺庙，房屋和其他建筑物。