Definition

A type of sedimentary rock made up of small pieces of feldspar and quartz, resembling coarse sand.

Example

The geologist studied the arkose to understand its formation and composition.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of arkose?

No, what's that?

It's a type of sandstone made mostly of feldspar and quartz.

That sounds interesting! I’ll have to look it up.

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Root Explanation

Arkose is derived from the Greek word "arkos" (ἄρκος), meaning 'sand' or 'gravel'. The suffix "-ose" is used in English to denote a full or abundant presence of a particular quality. Therefore, arkose refers to a type of sandstone that is rich in feldspar and typically contains a significant amount of sand.

Memory Tip

Think of 'arkos' meaning 'sand' and the suffix '-ose' indicating abundance, which helps you remember that arkose is a type of rock that is abundant in sand.

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