NameArkose Sandstone
OriginDetrital/Clastic
TextureClastic; Medium-grained (0.06 - 2 mm)
CompositionFeldspar, Quartz
ColorReddish brown
MiscellaneousFeels sandy; Immature
Depositional EnvironmentAlluvial Fan, or Braided Stream

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