BGS Rock Classification Scheme

Lamproite, leucite-richterite - A type of lamproite. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/06, section 6.5. Synonym: mamilite.

Code LMPLR
Description Lamproite, leucite-richterite - A type of lamproite. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/06, section 6.5. Synonym: mamilite.
Qualifiers leucite   richterite   
Definition Exotic crystalline rock; Fe-leucite<richterite both 5-20%; 5-90vol% phenocrystic forsteritic olivine/Ti-phlog/olivine/diopside/sanidine, no primary plag/melilite/monticell/kalsilite/neph/Na-feld/sodalite/nosean/hauyne/melanite/schorlomite/kimzey. Mamilite
Linked data http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/LMPLR

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.