Definitions
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- noun Any sedimentary rock with a grain size in the
sand range on theWentworth scale .
Etymologies
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Latin arēna + -ite
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Examples
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On the 3Ace property, the Formation consists predominantly of quartz-pebble conglomerate and quartz arenite, in places with a calcareous matrix, and black and maroon shales and slates.
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This is a well indurated fluviatile quartz arenite.
Qwaider Planet 2008
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