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January 20, 2021 10:42 pmpts 30 pts
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in which of following conditions ARKOSIC sandstone might have formed
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  • Saurabh shukla thankyou
    Arkose is definitely a texturally immature sandstone rock as it consist of excess feldspar. Feldspar (as per goldich weathering cycle or series) is not much resistant to weatherin...
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  • Rahul pandey Best Answer
    Answer: A and D Arkosic sandstone contains major fraction of feldspars as framework grains. Since feldspar is relatively unstable than major framework mineral of sandstone (i.e. q...
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    Anukruti
    sir its msq choose another option apart from D
  • Sajan sarthak thankyou
    BOTH TECTONICS AND CLIMATE PLAYS IMPORTANT ROLE IN STORING THE FELDSPAR IN ARKOSE.
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