BGS Rock Classification Scheme
Rodingites - A type of metasomatic-rock. They are rocks associated with serpentinites comprising Ca-rich minerals, for example Ca-pyroxene, grossular, hydrogrossular. They represent the Ca-rich fraction expelled during serpentinisation. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/02, section 8.
| Code | RODT |
|---|---|
| Description | Rodingites - A type of metasomatic-rock. They are rocks associated with serpentinites comprising Ca-rich minerals, for example Ca-pyroxene, grossular, hydrogrossular. They represent the Ca-rich fraction expelled during serpentinisation. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/02, section 8. |
| Qualifiers | No qualifiers currently exist. |
| Definition | Metamorphic rock (grain size & protolith undefined) with significant chemically/mineralogy alteration, typically associated with serpentinite; Ca-rich minerals common, including Ca-pyroxene/grossular/hydro-grossular; a metasomatic rock |
| Linked data | http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/RODT |
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.