BGS Rock Classification Scheme

Alcrete - One of the hydroxides and oxides of alumina. It is an indurated deposit consisting predominantly of an accumulation of aluminium sesquioxides. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 13.6.

Code ALCRTE
Description Alcrete - One of the hydroxides and oxides of alumina. It is an indurated deposit consisting predominantly of an accumulation of aluminium sesquioxides. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 13.6.
Qualifiers No qualifiers currently exist.
Definition Pedogenic sedimentary rock, a lithified deposit consisting predominantly of an accumulation of aluminium sesquioxides
Linked data http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/ALCRTE

CAVEAT

"Thumbnail" definitions attached to some of the table entries are an interim attempt to provide simple short descriptions of the "unqualified" rock types presented within the BGS Rock Classification Scheme. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and consistency but minor contradictions or omissions might be present. The BGS welcomes any feedback pointing out such minor imperfections and/or providing constructive comment and suggestions for improvement of the definitions. In the first instance such feedback should be directed to Dr Tim McCormick.