BGS Rock Classification Scheme

Calcite-pseudosparstone - A lime-pseudosparstone in which the carbonate is composed dominantly of calcite. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 3.1 and fig. 6.

Code CLPSPT
Description Calcite-pseudosparstone - A lime-pseudosparstone in which the carbonate is composed dominantly of calcite. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 3.1 and fig. 6.
Qualifiers No qualifiers currently exist.
Definition Sedimentary rock, crystals >50% calcite/aragonite. Calcite >50% CaCO3 crystals. Petrological study shows non-obliterative insitu botryoidal calcite pseudospar masses. No framework of grains/biogenic material. Radial, fibrous calcite cement. Cementstone
Linked data http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/CLPSPT

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.