Computer Code: |
NCARB |
Preferred Map Code: |
notEntered |
Status Code: |
Full |
Age range: |
Quaternary Period (Q)
— Quaternary Period (Q) |
Lithological Description: |
Non-carbonate salts is a non-genetic term for what are commonly called evaporite minerals. Non-carbonate salts are commonly present in a host rock. The host rock may consist of other non-carbonate salts or other types of sediment. |
Definition of Lower Boundary: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Definition of Upper Boundary: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Thickness: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Geographical Limits: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Parent Unit: |
Chemical deposits (CHEMD)
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Previous Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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Alternative Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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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: |
none recorded or not applicable |