| Computer Code: |
DIAT |
Preferred Map Code: |
notEntered |
| Status Code: |
Full |
| Age range: |
Quaternary Period (Q)
— Quaternary Period (Q) |
| Lithological Description: |
Diatomite is a type of siliceous rock which is predominantly composed of diatoms, single-celled siliceous plants which lived in either marine or freshwater. It is the lithified equivalent of diatomaceous-ooze. |
| Definition of Lower Boundary: |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Definition of Upper Boundary: |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Thickness: |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Geographical Limits: |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Parent Unit: |
Biological deposits (BIOD)
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| Previous Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Alternative Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Stratotypes: |
| none recorded or not applicable |
| Reference(s): |
| Hallsworth, C R, and Knox, R W O'B. 1999. BGS Rock Classification Scheme Volume 3. Classification of sediments and sedimentary rocks. British Geological Survey Research Report, RR 99-03. |
| 1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used: |
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S131
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