BGS Rock Classification Scheme

Meta-aragonite-microsparstone

Code MARMSP
Description Meta-aragonite-microsparstone
Qualifiers No qualifiers currently exist.
Definition Meta-sed rock, field identifiable aragonite-microsparstone protolith. Crystals >50% calcite/aragonite, aragonite >50% of Ca-carbonate crystals. Petrological study shows obliterative sparry aragonite 0.032 to 0.004mm, microscopic in inequant blocky mosaics
Linked data http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/MARMSP

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.