arkosic wacke
arkosic wacke (feldspathic wacke, feldspathic greywacke) A sandstone comprising more than 5% feldspar, and more feldspar than rock fragments, with more than 15% matrix. The matrix is defined as material less than 30 μm in grain size. See DOTT CLASSIFICATION.
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