BGS Rock Classification Scheme

Fines (silts and clays) - A type of artificial deposit. In the Rock Classification Scheme, this refers to sediment grains less than 1/16 mm in size. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/04, table 8a.

Code FINES
Description Fines (silts and clays) - A type of artificial deposit. In the Rock Classification Scheme, this refers to sediment grains less than 1/16 mm in size. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/04, table 8a.
Qualifiers No qualifiers currently exist.
Definition Not Available
Linked data http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/FINES

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.