Arkosic sand
A rock subtype
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A sand rich in feldspar generally formed from weathering of feldspar-rich igneous or metamorphic rocks (usually granite) in an environment where the feldspar does not undergo significant chemical weathering and decomposition.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
49103
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:49103:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
990823b7-42aa-406d-ab21-34e7cd774c43
Classification of Arkosic sand
Mineralogy of Arkosic sand
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Feldspar | A petrological term for Feldspar Group. |
Silica > Quartz | SiO2 |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Calcite | CaCO3 |
Mica | A petrological term for Mica Group. |
Internet Links for Arkosic sand
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References for Arkosic sand
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