Arkose

Translation of "arkose" into Russian

Noun

/ˈɑːkəʊz/

/ˈɑrkoʊz/

arkose

arkoses pl

The geologist examined the arkose to determine its mineral composition.

Геолог изучил аркоз, чтобы определить его минеральный состав.

Noun

/ˈɑːkəʊz/

/ˈɑrkoʊz/

A type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar, typically derived from the weathering and erosion of granitic rocks.

The geologist identified the rock sample as arkose due to its high feldspar content.

Adjective

/ˈɑːkəʊz/

/ˈɑrkoʊz/

Relating to, consisting of, or characteristic of arkose sandstone.

The arkose layers in the cliff indicate rapid erosion of a granitic source area.