BGS Rock Classification Scheme

Siliceous-ooze - A type of non-clastic siliceous sediment. All non-clastic siliceous sediments are given the group name siliceous-ooze. Oozes have little strength and are readily deformed under the finger or broad blade of a spatula. Detailed analysis by X-ray powder diffractogram would show the silica to be composed of amorphous opal, frequently referred to as opal-A. They may be given a more detailed root name on the basis of their biogenic fossil type. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 8.1 and fig. 12.

Code SILOOZ
Description Siliceous-ooze - A type of non-clastic siliceous sediment. All non-clastic siliceous sediments are given the group name siliceous-ooze. Oozes have little strength and are readily deformed under the finger or broad blade of a spatula. Detailed analysis by X-ray powder diffractogram would show the silica to be composed of amorphous opal, frequently referred to as opal-A. They may be given a more detailed root name on the basis of their biogenic fossil type. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 8.1 and fig. 12.
Qualifiers No qualifiers currently exist.
Definition Not Available
Linked data http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/SILOOZ

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.