BGS Rock Classification Scheme

Serpentinite - A type of meta-ultramafic-rock in which the dominant mineral is serpentine. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/02, section 5.2.

Code SEPITE
Description Serpentinite - A type of meta-ultramafic-rock in which the dominant mineral is serpentine. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/02, section 5.2.
Qualifiers No qualifiers currently exist.
Definition Crystalloblastic meta-igneous rock (grain size & protolith undefined); >90% metamafic minerals (serpentine dominant +/- talc/hornblende/pyroxene); CI<90%
Linked data http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/SEPITE

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.