Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar 0
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones 0
Durable Rock, Hard Rock 0
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0
Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration 0
Paving Stone, Office Buildings 0
Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Production of Glass and Ceramics, Raw material for the manufacture of mortar 0
Artifacts, Sculpture, Small Figurines 0
In aquifers, Soil Conditioner, Source of Magnesia (MgO), Tombstones 0
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock 0
Archaeological Significance
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Arkose rock forms from the weathering of feldspar-rich igneous or metamorphic rock, most commonly granitic rocks, which are primarily composed of quartz and feldspar. 0
Calcite, Clay, Clay Minerals, Feldspar, Micas, Quartz 0
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, Potassium Oxide, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Silicon Dioxide 0
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering 0
Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion 0
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant 0
Deposits in Eastern Continents
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China, India, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, Uzbekistan 0
Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa 0
Austria, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom 0
Deposits in Western Continents
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Deposits in Oceania Continent
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New South Wales, New Zealand 0
Learn more about Properties of Arkose
What is Arkose? In this section, we will learn more about properties of Arkose i.e. physical and thermal properties. Physical properties of Arkose include Color, Streak, Hardness, Structure, Cleavage, Fracture, Luster, Specific Gravity etc. The strength of Arkose is Not Available. Streak of Arkose is white while its cleavage is not available. Luster of Arkose is dull and its fracture is conchoidal. Arkose is opaque in nature. Know all about Arkose, What is Arkose, its composition, features, facts and reserves in next sections.
Know about Composition of Arkose
What is Arkose composed of? Get to know about composition of Arkose here. Arkose definition gives information about the Formation of Arkose and its composition.The composition of Arkose can be further divided into mineral and compound content. The mineral content of Arkose rock includes Calcite, Clay, Clay Minerals, Feldspar, Micas, Quartz and The compound content of Arkose rock includes Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, Potassium Oxide, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Silicon Dioxide. Almost all rocks undergo transformation process. Know all about Arkose rock in next section.