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arkose

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/ˈɑːrkoʊs/ · ar-kose

A type of sandstone containing more than 25% feldspar.

Meanings

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A type of sandstone containing more than 25% feldspar.

ایک قسم کی ریت سنگ جس میں فیلڈسپار کی مقدار 25 فیصد سے زیادہ ہوتی ہے۔

آرکوز

arkoz

Synonyms

feldspathic sandstonesandstonegranitoidفیلڈسپاری ریت سنگریت سنگگرینیٹائیڈ

Common Collocations

  • arkose formation
  • arkose composition
  • arkose deposits

Example Sentences

Arkose is commonly found in sedimentary rock formations.

آرکوز عام طور پر جمع شدہ پتھر کی تشکیلوں میں پایا جاتا ہے۔

Arkoz aam tor par jama shuda pathar ki tashkeelon mein paaya jata hai.

The composition of arkose indicates a significant amount of feldspar content.

آرکوز کی ترکیب فیلڈسپار کی مقدار میں اہمیت کو ظاہر کرتی ہے۔

Arkoz ki tarkeeb feldspar ki maqdar mein ahmiyat ko zahir karti hai.

Geologists often study arkose to infer the conditions of sedimentation.

جیولوجی اس بات کا مطالعہ کرتے ہیں کہ آرکوز کی حالتیں کیا تھیں۔

Geologists is baat ka mutaala karte hain ke arkoz ki haalaatein kya thin.

Easily Confused With

arkoseite:Arkose refers to sandstone, while arkoseite is not a standard term in geology.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'ark' as a strong boat, and 'ose' as stone.

Visualize a strong building made from sandstone.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "arkos" — to be strong or powerful

First known use: 19th century

The term 'arkose' has been used in geological contexts to describe a type of sandstone that is rich in feldspar. It was first introduced in the 19th century.