Rock commonly used in asphalt (9)

I believe the answer is:

sandstone

(Other definitions for sandstone that I've seen before include "Type of sedimentary rock" , "Such building material" , "Rock containing quartz grains" , "Among the best of building materials" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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