arkose

[ahr-kohs]

ar·kose

[ahr-kohs]
noun
a granular sedimentary rock composed of quartz and feldspar or mica; a feldspathic sandstone.

Origin:
1830–40; < French

ar·ko·sic, adjective
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Arkose is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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arkose (ˈɑːkəʊs)
 
n
a sandstone consisting of grains of feldspar and quartz cemented by a mixture of quartz and clay minerals
 
[C19: from French]

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arkose   (är'kōs)  Pronunciation Key 
A usually pinkish or red sandstone consisting primarily of quartz and feldspar. Arkose usually forms as the result of the rapid disintegration of granite in areas of vigorous erosion. Its grains are usually angular and poorly sorted (mixed randomly in differing sizes).
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