Arenaceous — Rock

Arenaceous rocks, also known as , are a category of clastic sedimentary rocks primarily composed of sand-sized particles. Derived from the Latin arena (meaning sand), these rocks are defined by their specific grain size and high silica content. 1. Fundamental Definition & Classification

Arenaceous rocks are defined by the size of the mineral fragments (clasts) that form them. arenaceous rock

: Typically between 0.06 mm and 2 mm on the Udden-Wentworth scale. Arenaceous rocks, also known as , are a