BGS Rock Classification Scheme

Clinker - A type of artifical deposit. It consists of semi-fused or fused hard foundry slag which is the stony residue from burnt coal. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/04, appendix 1.

Code CLINK
Description Clinker - A type of artifical deposit. It consists of semi-fused or fused hard foundry slag which is the stony residue from burnt coal. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/04, appendix 1.
Qualifiers No qualifiers currently exist.
Definition Not Available
Linked data http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/CLINK

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.