BGS Rock Classification Scheme

Clay, silty, sandy, gravelly, cobbly [Unlithified Deposits Coding Scheme]

Code CZSVL
Description Clay, silty, sandy, gravelly, cobbly [Unlithified Deposits Coding Scheme]
Qualifiers silty   sandy  gravelly  cobbly
Definition Siliciclastic sediment, clay-grade, particles >75% <0.004mm. Cobbles, >64 to 256mm clasts >gravel grade >2 mm clasts >sand-grade 0.032 to 2mm grains >silt-grade 0.004 to 0.032mm particles, all 5-20%. Compostion & depositional environment not defined
Linked data http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/CZSVL

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.