BGS Rock Classification Scheme
Na carbonate sedimentary rock - In the Rock Classification Scheme, these are carbonate sedimentary rocks in which the dominant carbonate mineral is sodium carbonate. The Na carbonate sedimentary rocks are primary precipitates and do not have an unlithified equivalent. They are classified as gaylussite, natron, thermonatrite and trona. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 3.3.
| Code | NAMG |
|---|---|
| Description | Na carbonate sedimentary rock - In the Rock Classification Scheme, these are carbonate sedimentary rocks in which the dominant carbonate mineral is sodium carbonate. The Na carbonate sedimentary rocks are primary precipitates and do not have an unlithified equivalent. They are classified as gaylussite, natron, thermonatrite and trona. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 3.3. |
| Qualifiers | No qualifiers currently exist. |
| Definition | Not Available |
| Linked data | http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/NAMG |
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.