noun
arkose
A type of sandstone rich in feldspar, typically formed from the weathering of granite. Used in geology.
この地域の花崗砂岩は長石を多く含んでいる。
The arkose in this region contains a lot of feldspar.
Compound of 花崗 (かこう, 'granite') and 砂岩 (さがん, 'sandstone'), reflecting its composition as a sandstone derived from granitic material.