Geology and Minerals

Arkose

Arkose () or arkosic sandstone is a detrital sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Arkosic sand is sand that is similarly rich in feldspar, and thus the potential precursor of arkose.

Also on this shelf

See also

• ▸2011–12 El Hierro eruption
• ▸Beta Aurigae
• ▸Diatom

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