BGS Rock Classification Scheme

Regolith - A type of residual deposit. It is a general term used to describe the in situ or nearly in situ weathered products (including disintegrated rock, rock fragments and mineral grains) overlying fresh or relatively fresh rock (the weathered mantle). It can be subdivided into weathered rock and saprolite, and classified according to engineering geological weathered rock grades. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/04, appendix 2. Synonym: blanket head.

Code REGOL
Description Regolith - A type of residual deposit. It is a general term used to describe the in situ or nearly in situ weathered products (including disintegrated rock, rock fragments and mineral grains) overlying fresh or relatively fresh rock (the weathered mantle). It can be subdivided into weathered rock and saprolite, and classified according to engineering geological weathered rock grades. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/04, appendix 2. Synonym: blanket head.
Qualifiers No qualifiers currently exist.
Definition Not Available
Linked data http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/REGOL

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.