BGS Rock Classification Scheme
Kalsilitolite - A type of kalsilitic rock. No coarse-grained rocks containing more than 10% modal kalsilite have been found so far, but if such a rock is found, it should be called a kalsilitolite following the convention used in melilitic rock. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/06, section 6.3.
Code | KALO |
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Description | Kalsilitolite - A type of kalsilitic rock. No coarse-grained rocks containing more than 10% modal kalsilite have been found so far, but if such a rock is found, it should be called a kalsilitolite following the convention used in melilitic rock. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/06, section 6.3. |
Qualifiers | No qualifiers currently exist. |
Definition | Coarse-grained, av. between 2-16mm exotic crystalline intrusive rock; kalsilite >10%; none known |
Linked data | http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/KALO |
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.