1) Sedimentary rock
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Arkose z 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. Quartz is commonly the dominant mineral component, and some mica is often present. Apart from the mineral content, rock fragments may also b...
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• (n.) A sandstone derived from the disintegration of granite or gneiss, and characterized by feldspar fragments.
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coarse sandstone (sedimentary rock composed of cemented grains 0.06–2 millimetres [0.0024–0.08 inch] in diameter) primarily made up of quartz and ... [2 related articles]
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A sandstone that contains at least 25% feldspar. Easily recognized because the feldspar grains are t
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Ar·kose' noun [ F]
(Petrog) A sandstone derived from the disintegration of granite or gneiss, and characterized by feldspar fragments. --
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A sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar.
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A type of sedimentary sandstone that contains a large quantity of weathered feldspar grains. This type of sedimentary rock forms in arid conditions.
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Arkose is a dark red or brownish coloured sedimentary rock resembling granite, formed from feldspar-rich sediment deposited on land or in water. Arkose is a form of sandstone abundant in many parts of the world, and chiefly composed of granite and gneiss sediments.
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A variety of sandstone containing abundant feldspar and quartz, frequently in angular, poorly sorted grains.
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Translations for „Arkose“ Become a Premium Member today! See under soil type. Floor type Next to climate and grape variety, one of the most important factors influencing the quality of wine. The different soil types have developed over millions of years through physical and chemical weathering of rocks and through humification of...
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A sandstone containing 10% or more clastic grains of feldspar and also called arkosic sandstone, feldspathic sandstone.
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A sedimentary rock formed by the cementation of sand-sized grains of feldspar and quartz.
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a granular sedimentary rock composed of quartz and feldspar or mica; a feldspathic sandstone.
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