The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Diatomite

Computer Code: DIAT Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Quaternary Period (Q) — Quaternary Period (Q)
Lithological Description: Diatomite is a type of siliceous rock which is predominantly composed of diatoms, single-celled siliceous plants which lived in either marine or freshwater. It is the lithified equivalent of diatomaceous-ooze.
Definition of Lower Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Definition of Upper Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Thickness: none recorded or not applicable
Geographical Limits: none recorded or not applicable
Parent Unit: Biological deposits (BIOD)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
Hallsworth, C R, and Knox, R W O'B. 1999. BGS Rock Classification Scheme Volume 3. Classification of sediments and sedimentary rocks. British Geological Survey Research Report, RR 99-03. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
S131