adjective
- containing or composed largely of quartz
Usage: geological; technical
Examples
- The quartzose sandstone was highly resistant to weathering.
- Geologists identified the quartzose composition of the rock formation.
- The quartzose veins ran through the granite outcrop.
- This quartzose material is ideal for construction due to its durability.
- The beach sand was notably quartzose, giving it a distinctive sparkle.
- Mining operations focused on the quartzose deposits in the region.