BGS Rock Classification Scheme
Silicate-silt - A type of silicate-mud. In the Rock Classification Scheme, it is a silicate-mud consisting of less than 50% clay-grade particles. Typically, abundant silt is visible with a hand lens and the sediment has a gritty texture. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 2.3 and table 1.
| Code | SISILT |
|---|---|
| Description | Silicate-silt - A type of silicate-mud. In the Rock Classification Scheme, it is a silicate-mud consisting of less than 50% clay-grade particles. Typically, abundant silt is visible with a hand lens and the sediment has a gritty texture. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 2.3 and table 1. |
| Qualifiers | No qualifiers currently exist. |
| Definition | Siliciclastic argillaceous sediment, particles >50% from pre-existing siliceous rocks. Particles >50% or predominantly silt-grade 0.004-0.032mm |
| Linked data | http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/SISILT |
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.