BGS Rock Classification Scheme

Lamproite, olivine-diopside-richterite

Code	LPODR
Description	Lamproite, olivine-diopside-richterite
Qualifiers	olivine   diopside  richterite
Definition	Exotic crys'ine intrusive, fors oliv<diops<richter all 5-20%. 5-90vol% of phenocrystic Ti-phlog/poikilitic Ti-tetraferriphlog/Fe-leuc/Fe-sanidine. No primary plag/mel/monticell/kals/neph/Na-feld/sodal/nosean/hauyne/melan/schorlom/kimzey, molar K2O/Na2O>3
Linked data	http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/LPODR

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"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.