BGS Rock Classification Scheme
Colliery waste - A type of artifical deposit. It consists of heterolithic waste material produced from the mining of coal or associated ironstone and fireclay. It is commonly a mixture of mudstone, siltstone, sandstone, carbonaceous shale and coal, with minor amounts of ironstone. It may contain secondary minerals such as pyrite and sulphur. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/04, appendix 1. Synonyms: spoil, tip, bing (Scotland).
| Code | COLLW |
|---|---|
| Description | Colliery waste - A type of artifical deposit. It consists of heterolithic waste material produced from the mining of coal or associated ironstone and fireclay. It is commonly a mixture of mudstone, siltstone, sandstone, carbonaceous shale and coal, with minor amounts of ironstone. It may contain secondary minerals such as pyrite and sulphur. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/04, appendix 1. Synonyms: spoil, tip, bing (Scotland). |
| Qualifiers | No qualifiers currently exist. |
| Definition | Not Available |
| Linked data | http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/COLLW |
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.