Tafoni Sandstone: Formation, Characteristics, Examples – Geology In

Tafoni Sandstone: Formation, Characteristics, Examples – Geology In

Tafoni sandstone refers to ordinary sandstone sculpted by tafoni—networks of rounded hollows, pits, or cavernous cavities that create a honeycomb, alveolar, or “Swiss-cheese” appearance. The term “tafoni” (singular: tafone), derived from Mediterranean languages meaning “holes” or “windows,” describes a geomorphic weathering pattern, not a distinct rock type. These cavities form through a combination of physical, chemical, and biological processe…