arkoz

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arkose
Coarse sandstone that has formed by the disintegration of granite without appreciable decomposition. It thus consists primarily of quartz and feldspar grains. In the absence of stratification, arkose may bear superficial resemblance to granite, and it sometimes has been described as reconstituted granite, or granite wash. Like the granite from which it was formed, arkose is pink or gray
- a sandstone that is rich in unweathered or slightly weathered feldspar
A sandstone which contains 25% or more feldspar grains, derived from granitic sources Arkosic is the adjective Geology Ref KG
A sedimentary rock consisting of small fragments of feldspar and quartz similar to a coarse sand
A sandstone derived from the disintegration of granite or gneiss, and characterized by feldspar fragments
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Sandstone containing feldspar grains in abundance
A sandstone which contains 25% or more feldspar grains, derived from granitic sources Arkosic is the adjective