_______sandstone contains abundant feldspar, suggesting that the sand was derived by weathering and erosion of granitic bedrock.
A)Lignitic
B)Quartz- rich
C)Oolitic
D)Arkosic

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Arkosic sandstone contains abundant feldspar, which suggests the sand was derived from the weathering and erosion of granitic bedrock. Lignitic sandstone contains a significant amount of lignite or coal. Quartz-rich sandstone contains a high percentage of quartz grains, but not necessarily feldspar. Oolitic sandstone contains small spherical grains called ooids.

_______Sandstone Contains Abundant Feldspar, Suggesting That the Sand Was Derived