BGS Rock Classification Scheme

Mineral fill - A type of artifical deposit. It is a general term for the waste products of mining and surface mineral workings. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/04, appendix 1. See also: mine dumps (tailings)

Code MINFIL
Description Mineral fill - A type of artifical deposit. It is a general term for the waste products of mining and surface mineral workings. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/04, appendix 1. See also: mine dumps (tailings)
Qualifiers No qualifiers currently exist.
Definition Not Available
Linked data http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/MINFIL

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.