BGS Rock Classification Scheme
Tuffaceous-sediment - In the Rock Classification Scheme, a tuffaceous-sediment consists of 25 - 75% by volume pyroclastic fragments. It is the unconsolidated equivalent of tuffaceous-sedimentary-rock. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/06, section 4.2 and fig. 4.
| Code | TFASD |
|---|---|
| Description | Tuffaceous-sediment - In the Rock Classification Scheme, a tuffaceous-sediment consists of 25 - 75% by volume pyroclastic fragments. It is the unconsolidated equivalent of tuffaceous-sedimentary-rock. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/06, section 4.2 and fig. 4. |
| Qualifiers | No qualifiers currently exist. |
| Definition | Unlithified clastic material >10% debris formed by volcanic processes, 25-75vol% pyroclastic fragments, fragment size & composition not defined |
| Linked data | http://data.bgs.ac.uk/id/EarthMaterialClass/RockName/TFASD |
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.