Sandstone and Arkose Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Arkose

The general Sandstone and Arkose definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. On the other hand, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Sandstone and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Arkose. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Arkose

The history of Sandstone and Arkose 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.

Sandstone and Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Arkose

Along with Sandstone and Arkose definition, know more about the etymology of Sandstone and Arkose. Etymology of Sandstone and Arkose gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sandstone and Formation of Arkose. The etymology of Sandstone is From its composition, sand and stone while that of Arkose is From its composition, sand and stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sandstone and Arkose belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sandstone and Arkose are listed below.

For Sandstone,

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

For Arkose,

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