BGS Rock Classification Scheme

Sandy-peat - A type of peat. It is an unlithified end-member of the impure humic coal series. The impure humic coal series can be subdivided into muddy-peat / sandy-peat (the unlithified form) and impure-coal (the lithified form). Muddy-peat and sandy-peat are distinguished on the basis of their mineral content. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 6.1 and fig. 10.

Code SNDYPT
Description Sandy-peat - A type of peat. It is an unlithified end-member of the impure humic coal series. The impure humic coal series can be subdivided into muddy-peat / sandy-peat (the unlithified form) and impure-coal (the lithified form). Muddy-peat and sandy-peat are distinguished on the basis of their mineral content. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 6.1 and fig. 10.
Qualifiers No qualifiers currently exist.
Definition Not Available
Linked data http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/SNDYPT

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.