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Agriculture · Q40

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 40

Q40

If quartz & feldspar are predominantly observed in sandstone, then it is called

A.
Conglomerate
B.
Breccia
C.
Arkose
Answer
D.
Shale

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Arkose is a coarse sandstone primarily made up of quartz and feldspar grains together with small amounts of mica, all moderately well sorted, slightly worn, and loosely cemented with calcite or less commonly, iron oxides.
Closely resemble granite in appearance and is frequently utilized as a building material.