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DIC_ROCK_NAMEV3 (3025 rows)
Dictionary table which is part of version 3 of the BGS Rock Classification Scheme. The main part of the RCS - it contains only single lithologies.


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Row CODE DESCRIPTION RCS_STATUS TRANSLATION Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 USER_ENTERED DATE_ENTERED USER_UPDATED DATE_UPDATED TRANSFER DEFINITION_BKING STATUS
2186 OSCH  Orthoschist - A type of meta-igneous rock based on textural attributes. In the Rock Classification Scheme, it is defined as a medium-grained strongly foliated rock that can be readily split into flakes or slabs due to the well-developed preferred orientation of the majority of the minerals present, particularly those of platy or prismatic habit. Schists occur characteristically in areas of medium-grade metamorphism and can encompass a wide range of lithologies. Note the ortho- prefix indicates a rock that is thought to have an igneous protolith, in contrast with paraschist which has a sedimentary protolith, and schist where the nature of the protolith is not defined. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/02, sections 3.3, 5.3 and fig. 1.  Orthoschist          GRBA  24-FEB-00  TMCM  22-FEB-19    Medium-grained (av. 0.25-2mm) strongly foliated meta-igneous rock; (protolith undefined) splits into < 5mm slabs/flakes defined by well-developed planar orientation of platy/prismatic minerals 
2187 OSD  Sediment rich in organic matter - British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 6.  Sediment rich in organic matter          GRBA  24-FEB-00  TMCM  08-MAR-19    Unlithified material with >20% organic material Composition & grain-size of inorganic & organic material not defined. Organic-rich sediment is the preferred term. 
2188 Peat [Unlithified Deposits Coding Scheme] - A type of natural superficial deposit. The Unlithified Deposits Coding Scheme was developed as a way of coding unlithified deposits (also commonly referred to as superficial deposits, unconsolidated deposits, or engineering soils) that is consistent with civil engineering industry usage (BS5930). See also: peat.  Peat [UDCS]          AWEL  09-JAN-02  TMCM  13-MAR-19    Not Available 
2189 PAFP  Andesite, pyroxene, feldspar-phyric  Feldspar-phyric pyroxene andesite  pyroxene  feldspar-phyric      TMCM  19-JAN-12  TMCM  31-AUG-18  Not Available 
2190 PALSOL  Palaeosoil  Palaeosoil          AWEL  09-MAR-00  TMCM  31-AUG-18    Not Available 
2191 PAMPHB  Para-amphibolite - A type of calcsilicate-rock. In the Rock Classification Scheme, it is one composed largely of hornblende and plagioclase. This mineralogy reflects amphibolite facies conditions. Note the para- prefix indicates a rock that is thought to have a sedimentary protolith, in contrast with ortho-amphibolite which has an igneous protolith, and amphibolite where the nature of the protolith is not defined. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/02, section 3.2.  Para-amphibolite          GRBA  24-FEB-00  TMCM  22-FEB-19    Crystalloblastic commonly foliated meta-sedimentary rock (grain size & protolith undefined); 35-90% mafic minerals hornblende+plagioclase dominant +/-garnet/biotite/quartz 
2192 PAND  Andesite, porphyritic  Porphyritic andesite  porphyritic        AWEL  11-JUN-02  TMCM  31-AUG-18    Not Available 
2193 PAPER  Paper - A type of artifical deposit. It is a substance made from compacted interlaced fibres of rags, wood, or straw. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/04, appendix 1.  Paper          GRBA  24-FEB-00  TMCM  13-MAR-19    Not Available 
2194 PB  Peat, bouldery [Unlithified Deposits Coding Scheme]  Bouldery peat [UDCS]  bouldery        AWEL  17-MAR-04  TMCM  30-AUG-18    Not Available 
2195 PBMGN  Melagranite, pegmatitic-biotite  Pegmatitic-biotite melagranite  pegmatitic  biotite      AWEL  21-MAY-02  TMCM  31-AUG-18    Not Available 
2196 PC  Peat, clayey [Unlithified Deposits Coding Scheme]  Clayey peat [UDCS]  clayey        AWEL  09-JAN-02  TMCM  30-AUG-18    Not Available 
2197 PCBA  Picrobasalt - A type of mafite. Its definition is as shown in British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/06, section 5.2 and figs. 17b, 20, 22.  Picrobasalt          GRBA  24-FEB-00  TMCM  22-FEB-19    Fine-grained, av. <0.25mm normal crystalline extrusive/intrusive rock; TAS SiO2 41-45wt%, Na2O+K2O 1.6-3wt% 
2198 PCR  Picritic-rock - A type of mafite. Picritic rocks are high-Mg fine-grained crystalline rocks. They are classified using an extension of the total alkali silica (TAS) classification. In the Rock Classification Scheme, this class includes picrite, komatiite, and meimechite. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/06, section 5.2 and fig. 17b.  Picritic-rock          GRBA  24-FEB-00  TMCM  22-FEB-19    Fine-grained, av. <0.25mm normal crystalline extrusive/intrusive rock; TAS SiO2 <53wt%, Na2O+K2O <2wt%, MgO >18wt%, TiO2 > or <1wt% 
2199 PCS  Peat, clayey, sandy [Unlithified Deposits Coding Scheme]  Sandy clayey peat [UDCS]  clayey  sandy      AWEL  09-JAN-02  TMCM  30-AUG-18    Not Available 
2200 PCSV  Peat, clayey, sandy, gravelly [Unlithified Deposits Coding Scheme]  Gravelly sandy clayey peat [UDCS]  clayey  sandy  gravelly    DJLO  20-FEB-09  TMCM  30-AUG-18  Not Available 
2201 PCSZ  Peat, clayey, sandy, silty [Unlithified Deposits Coding Scheme]  Silty sandy clayey peat [UDCS]  clayey  sandy  silty    AWEL  10-MAR-03  TMCM  30-AUG-18    Not Available 
2202 PCT  Picrite - A type of picritic-rock. Its definition is as shown in British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/06, section 5.2 and figs. 17b, 22.  Picrite          GRBA  24-FEB-00  TMCM  22-FEB-19    Fine-grained, av. <0.25mm normal crystalline extrusive/intrusive rock; TAS SiO2 <53wt%, Na2O+K2O <2wt%, MgO >18wt% 
2203 PCV  Peat, clayey, gravelly [Unlithified Deposits Coding Scheme]  Gravelly clayey peat [UDCS]  clayey  gravelly      AWEL  09-JAN-02  TMCM  30-AUG-18    Not Available 
2204 PCVS  Peat, clayey, gravelly, sandy [Unlithified Deposits Coding Scheme]  Sandy gravelly clayey peat [UDCS]  clayey  gravelly  sandy    AWEL  08-SEP-03  TMCM  30-AUG-18    Not Available 
2205 PCVZS  Peat, clayey, gravelly, silty, sandy [Unlithified Deposits Coding Scheme]  Sandy silty gravelly clayey peat [UDCS]  clayey  gravelly  silty  sandy  KAH  10-DEC-02  TMCM  30-AUG-18    Not Available 

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