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Arkose and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone and Arkose Definition


Definition

Definition
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   

History
  
  

Origin
France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Alexandre Brongniart   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Arkose and Mudstone

The general Arkose and Mudstone definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. On the other hand, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Arkose and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Arkose and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Arkose and Mudstone

The history of Arkose and Mudstone gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Arkose and Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

Arkose and Mudstone definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Arkose and Mudstone. In this section, you will know about Arkose and Mudstone Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Arkose is France whereas Origin of Mudstone is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Arkose and Mudstone discoverer. The Discoverer of Arkose is Alexandre Brongniart and the discoverer of Mudstone is Unknown.

Etymology of Arkose and Mudstone

Along with Arkose and Mudstone definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Mudstone. Etymology of Arkose and Mudstone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Mudstone. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Mudstone is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose and Mudstone belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Mudstone are listed below.

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