Lecture 7
What are the definitions for Lithic Arenite, Feldspathic Arenite, Quartz Arenite. Lithic arenite: high content of unstable rock fragments such as volcanic and metamorphic clasts, but some stable clasts such as chert. Contain <90% quartzose grains and contain more unstable rock fragments than feldspars. Feldspathic Arenite: contain <90% quartz ...