BGS Rock Classification Scheme
Pitchstone - A type of glassy-igneous-rock. It is a glassy, altered (hydrated/devitrified), igneous rock. The term has no compositional inference. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/06, section 8.3.
| Code | PTST |
|---|---|
| Description | Pitchstone - A type of glassy-igneous-rock. It is a glassy, altered (hydrated/devitrified), igneous rock. The term has no compositional inference. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/06, section 8.3. |
| Qualifiers | No qualifiers currently exist. |
| Definition | Fine-grained, av. <0.25mm, altered (hydrated/devitrified), hypocrystalline to holohyaline extrusive/intrusive rock; originally >50% glass; composition not inferred |
| Linked data | http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/PTST |
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.