BGS Rock Classification Scheme
Phosphate-grainstone - A type of phosphorite, classified on the basis of its depositional texture. It is a grain-supported phosphorite with little matrix (mud-grade material smaller than 32 µm). British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 4.2, table 11 and fig. 8.
| Code | PHGST |
|---|---|
| Description | Phosphate-grainstone - A type of phosphorite, classified on the basis of its depositional texture. It is a grain-supported phosphorite with little matrix (mud-grade material smaller than 32 µm). British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 4.2, table 11 and fig. 8. |
| Qualifiers | No qualifiers currently exist. |
| Definition | Grain-supported sedimentary rock components >50% of phosphates such as those of calcium, aluminium & iron, lacking matrix, (particles <0.032mm). Component size not defined. |
| Linked data | http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/PHGST |
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.