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Sandstone rocks
Sandstone rocks
Released23 January 2006 (Update)
MembersYes
QuestNo
LocationDesert Quarry, Necropolis mine,Cape Conch mine
OptionsMine
ExamineA rocky outcrop.
Advanced data
Object ID11386
LinkMOID

Sandstone rocks are a mineable rock, which require level 35 Mining and contain sandstone. Sandstone rocks can be found in the quarry south of Bandit Camp, at the Necropolis mine in the Necropolis, and at the Cape Conch mine on The Great Conch island. The first two areas are subject to desert heat, so players mining there need waterskins, the circlet of water, or the Desert amulet 4 to avoid taking damage.

When sandstone is mined, the player randomly receives one of the four sizes of sandstone blocks, each rewarding experience depending on the size. Sandstone respawns quickly, so a player can mine continuously at a group of only 3-4 rocks. Thus, it can be quickly mined for fast experience. When sandstone is mined, the player randomly receives one of four possible sizes of sandstone blocks. The sandstone can be used at the Sandstorm grinder, found just west of the Quarry, to convert un-noted into buckets of sand. The amount of sand produced per sandstone varies, as larger chunks provide more. This comes at the cost of 50 per bucket of sand produced, and the player is required to supply their own (noted or un-noted) buckets.

Players can use 3-tick mining (3t4s) to dramatically increase sandstone yield and experience gained, though it is significantly more intensive. Buckets of sand per hour tends to range from 3000–4500 when mined normally, or 5000–6500 when using tick manipulation, depending on the player's focus and proficiency. While using the Sandstorm, it is highly recommended that players bring stamina potions or other energy restoring items, as the player will likely run out of energy when running to deposit.

To increase sandstone yield, it is recommended to wear the following mining enhancers, as they have the chance to activate while mining sandstone:

  • Expert mining gloves guarantees one extra sandstone is obtained from the rock before it depletes.
  • Celestial ring and Varrock armour 2 or higher gives a 10% chance to mine an extra sandstone of the same size, and can be used together.
  • Mining cape gives a 5% chance to mine an extra sandstone of the same size.

Sandstone rocks cannot give gems; however, clue scrolls can be obtained from them.

Locations

Location Members Spawns Map League region
Desert QuarryMembers36Show mapDesert Desert✓
Necropolis mineMembers5Show mapDesert Desert✓
Cape Conch mineMembers9Show mapN/A

Types of sandstone

Size XP Examine text
1 kg 30 A tiny chunk of sandstone.
2 kg 40 A small chunk of sandstone.
5 kg 50 A medium-sized chunk of sandstone.
10 kg 60 A large chunk of sandstone.

Mining info

Sandstone rocks
Level requiredMining 35
Mining XP30-60
Required toolPickaxe
Respawn time5.4 seconds

Rocks deplete and produce one sandstone on every successful mining attempt, though more be gained using special equipment.

Item Quantity Rarity Price High Alch
Sandstone (1kg).png: Sandstone rocks drops Sandstone (1kg) with rarity Common in quantity 1Sandstone (1kg)1Common41
Sandstone (2kg).png: Sandstone rocks drops Sandstone (2kg) with rarity Common in quantity 1Sandstone (2kg)1Common1791
Sandstone (5kg).png: Sandstone rocks drops Sandstone (5kg) with rarity Common in quantity 1Sandstone (5kg)1Common71
Sandstone (10kg).png: Sandstone rocks drops Sandstone (10kg) with rarity Common in quantity 1Sandstone (10kg)1Common2,9831

The probability to receive a particular weight of sandstone on a given mining attempt scales with Mining level according to the figure below. The chance to receive any sandstone varies from 56.5% at level 35 to 92.7% at level 99. 

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Tertiary

The following items can drop together with the main resource. The rates shown are for a successful mining attempt.

Item Quantity Rarity Price High Alch
Clue geode (beginner).png: Sandstone rocks drops Clue geode (beginner) with rarity 1/769 in quantity 1Clue geode (beginner)11/769–1/521[d 1]Not soldN/A
Clue geode (easy).png: Sandstone rocks drops Clue geode (easy) with rarity 1/6,537 in quantity 1Clue geode (easy)11/6,537–1/4,212[d 1]Not soldN/A
Clue geode (medium).png: Sandstone rocks drops Clue geode (medium) with rarity 1/7,690 in quantity 1Clue geode (medium)11/7,690–1/4,956[d 1]Not soldN/A
Clue geode (hard).png: Sandstone rocks drops Clue geode (hard) with rarity 1/12,689 in quantity 1Clue geode (hard)11/12,689–1/8,178[d 1]Not soldN/A
Clue geode (elite).png: Sandstone rocks drops Clue geode (elite) with rarity 1/38,453 in quantity 1Clue geode (elite)11/38,453–1/24,782[d 1]Not soldN/A
Rock golem.png: Sandstone rocks drops Rock golem with rarity 1/740,725 in quantity 1Rock golem11/740,725–1/739,125[d 2]Not soldN/A
  1. ^ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 The drop rate increases with Mining level; see Clue geode § Rates for more details.
  2. ^ The drop rate increases with Mining level; see the pet calculator for more details.
  • Varrock armour 2, 3, and 4 give a 10% chance to receive an extra sandstone of the same size.
  • Expert mining gloves allow one additional sandstone to be mined before the rocks deplete.
  • Celestial rings and signets provide an invisible +4 boost to Mining level, regardless of charges. When charged with stardust, they also give a 10% chance to receive an extra sandstone of the same size.
  • Prospector kit boosts Mining experience by 2.5%.
  • Mining capes give a 5% chance to receive an extra sandstone of the same size.
  • Varrock armour, celestial rings, and Mining capes roll independently; multiple bonus resources can be given.
Recommended equipment for Mining
SlotItem (most effective → least effective)
HeadCirclet of waterProspector helmetN/A
NeckDesert amulet 4CamuletN/A
BackMax cape /
Mining cape		Graceful capeN/A
BodyVarrock armour 2[n 1]Prospector jacketN/A
LegsProspector legsDesert clothingN/A
One-handed weaponCrystal pickaxe /
Dragon pickaxe		Rune pickaxeAdamant pickaxe
Ammo/SpellGhommal's lucky penny [n 2]N/AN/A
handsExpert mining glovesGraceful glovesN/A
BootsProspector bootsDesert clothingN/A
RingCelestial signet [n 3]Celestial ring [n 3]Lightbearer[n 4]
  1. ^ 10% chance of mining extra sandstone of the same size.
  2. ^ Only when using Celestial ring or Celestial signet.
  3. ^ 3.0 3.1 When charged, 10% chance of mining extra sandstone of the same size.
  4. ^ Without 99 Mining.

Changes

Date Changes
23 May 2024
(Update)

Expert mining gloves now allow players to mine one extra chunk of sandstone before the rock depletes.

15 March 2023
(Update | poll)
  • The object has been renamed from "Rocks" to "Sandstone rocks".
  • The "Prospect" option was removed.
21 January 2016
(Update | poll)

The object was graphically updated

23 January 2006 –
21 January 2016 		21 January 2016 –
present
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