Zircon and tourmaline are dense, highly insoluble, physically tough, chemically stable, minor minerals of igneous and metamorphic rocks.In which sedimentary rock might you expect to find these minerals concentrated?

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Zircon and tourmaline are resistant to weathering and erosion, so they can be found in sandstone, which is formed from the accumulation and lithification of sand. These minerals are not typically associated with the chemical compositions or formation processes of limestone, mudstone, or evaporite deposits.

Zircon and Tourmaline Are Dense, Highly Insoluble, Physically Tough, Chemically