Arkose and Soapstone Definition

Definition of Arkose and Soapstone

The general Arkose and Soapstone definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. On the other hand, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Arkose and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Arkose and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Soapstone

The history of Arkose and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Arkose and Soapstone

Along with Arkose and Soapstone definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Soapstone. Etymology of Arkose and Soapstone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Soapstone. 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 Soapstone 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 belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Soapstone are listed below.

For Arkose,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Soapstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock