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DIC_ROCK_NAMEV3 (3025 rows)
Dictionary table which is part of version 3 of the BGS Rock Classification Scheme. The main part of the RCS - it contains only single lithologies.

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Row	CODE	DESCRIPTION	RCS_STATUS	TRANSLATION	USER_ENTERED	DATE_ENTERED	USER_UPDATED	DATE_UPDATED	DEFINITION_BKING	STATUS
26	+#~FIS	Metamorphosed fragmental igneous rock	N	Metamorphosed fragmental igneous rock	GRBA	10-MAY-00	TMCM	30-AUG-18	Not Available	C
27	+#~IPN	Meta-igneous rock based on protolith name - In the Rock Classification Scheme, a meta-igneous rock is classified within this category if its igneous protolith is clearly recognisable. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/02, section 5.1 and fig. 1. See also: igneous rock and sediment.	A	Meta-igneous rock based on protolith name	AWEL	22-JUL-02	TMCM	22-FEB-19	Not Available	C
28	+#~IR	Meta-igneous rock - In the Rock Classification Scheme, a rock is classified within this category if it is considered to be a metamorphic rock derived from an igneous protolith, either because of its lithological characteristics (i.e. preservation of igneous textures and in some cases composition or mineralogy) or its lithological associations. The class includes meta-igneous rock based on protolith name, meta-igneous rock based on modal composition, and meta-igneous rock based on textural attributes. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/02, section 5 and fig. 1.	A	Meta-igneous rock	AWEL	08-MAR-00	TMCM	22-FEB-19	Not Available	C
29	+#~MOD	Meta-igneous rock based on modal composition - In the Rock Classification Scheme, a meta-igneous rock is classified within this category if it cannot be classified according to protolith name. The class includes metafelsic-rock, metamafic-rock, and meta-ultramafic-rock. They are distinguished on the relative proportions of quartz, feldspar, and mafic minerals. Muscovite, carbonate and other generally pale-toned minerals are considered neutral and not used in the modal classification. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/02, section 5.2 and figs. 1, 8.	A	Meta-igneous rock based on modal composition	AWEL	08-MAR-00	TMCM	22-FEB-19	Not Available	C
30	+#~TEX	Meta-igneous rock based on textural attributes - In the Rock Classification Scheme, a meta-igneous rock is classified within this category if neither the exact nature of the protolith nor the modal composition is known. This class includes orthoschist, orthogneiss, and orthogranofels. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/02, section 5.3 and fig. 1.	A	Meta-igneous rock based on textural attributes	AWEL	09-MAR-00	TMCM	22-FEB-19	Not Available	C
31	+*CSSR	Carbonate sediment and sedimentary rock - In the Rock Classification Scheme, carbonate sediments and rocks are defined as rocks in which the carbonate component forms more than 50% of the sediment or rock. For a rock to be termed a carbonate sedimentary rock, the 50% carbonate criterion should not include any carbonate cement in an originally non-carbonate rock. The class is divided into lime-sediment and limestone, dolomite-sediment, dolostone and magnesite-stone, and Na carbonate sedimentary rock, defined on the basis of the carbonate composition. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 3.	A	Carbonate sediment and sedimentary rock	AWEL	08-MAR-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19	Not Available	C
32	+*DSRM	Dolomite-sediment, dolostone and magnesite-stone - In the Rock Classification Scheme, these are defined as carbonate sediments and sedimentary rocks which are dominantly (> 50%) composed of a magnesium carbonate in the form of dolomite (CaMg(CO₃)₂), ankerite (Ca₃ (Mg₂Fe) (CO₃)₆) or magnesite (MgCO₃. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 3.2 and fig. 7.	A	Dolomite-sediment, dolostone and magnesite-stone	AWEL	08-MAR-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19	Sedimentary rocks & sediments with components >50% dolomite/ankerite/magnesite, >50% of magnesium carbonate is dolomite. Component size not defined.	C
33	+*HSSR	Hybrid sediment and sedimentary rock - British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 11.	A	Hybrid sediment and sedimentary rock	AWEL	08-MAR-00	TMCM	13-MAR-19	Not Available	C
34	+*ISSR	Iron-sediment and ironstone - In the Rock Classification Scheme, these are defined as those sediments and sedimentary rocks which have more than 50% iron-bearing minerals (ironstones should have greater than 15% wt. iron). British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 5 and fig. 9.	A	Iron-sediment and ironstone	AWEL	08-MAR-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19	Sediment & sedimentary rocks (>15wt % iron) with components >50% iron-bearing minerals (15wt% iron). Component size not defined.	C
35	+*LSL	Lime-sediment and limestone - British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 3.1 and fig. 6.	A	Lime-sediment and limestone	AWEL	08-MAR-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19	Not Available	C
36	+*MHSS	Miscellaneous hydroxide, oxide and silicate sediment and sedimentary rock - In the Rock Classification Scheme, these are subdivided into two main groups: monomineralic aluminium-silicate, and hydroxides and oxides of alumina and iron. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 9.	A	Miscellaneous hydroxide, oxide and silicate sediment and sedimentary rock	AWEL	08-MAR-00	TMCM	13-MAR-19	Not Available	C
37	+*NCSS	Non-clastic siliceous sediment and sedimentary rock - In the Rock Classification Scheme, these are rocks and sediments which are composed of more than 50% silica of biogenic or chemical origin. The classification is based upon the stage of the mineralogical transformation of silica, the type of silica and, if recognisable, the type of biogenic matter. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 8 and fig. 12.	A	Non-clastic siliceous sediment and sedimentary rock	AWEL	08-MAR-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19	Not Available	C
38	+*PS&P	Phosphate sediment and phosphorite - In the Rock Classification Scheme, these are defined as those sediments and sedimentary rocks which have more than 50% phosphate minerals. These may be phosphates of calcium, aluminium or iron (equivalent to about 18 to 21% wt P₂O₅ depending on the nature of the phosphate minerals present). British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 4 and fig. 8.	A	Phosphate-sediment and phosphorite	AWEL	08-MAR-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19	Not Available	C
39	+*RSSR	Siliciclastic rudaceous sediment and rock - In the Rock Classification Scheme, this class includes siliciclastic rudaceous sediment and siliciclastic rudaceous rock. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 2.1 and fig. 2.	A	Siliciclastic rudaceous sediment and rock	AWEL	08-MAR-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19	Not Available	C
40	+*SARS	Siliciclastic arenaceous sediment and rock - In the Rock Classification Scheme, this class includes siliciclastic arenaceous sediment and siliciclastic arenaceous rock. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 2.2 and fig. 3.	A	Siliciclastic arenaceous sediment and rock	AWEL	08-MAR-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19	Not Available	C
41	+*SASR	Siliciclastic argillaceous sediment and rock - In the Rock Classification Scheme, this class includes siliciclastic argillaceous sediment and siliciclastic argillaceous rock. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 2.3 and fig. 5.	A	Siliciclastic argillaceous sediment and rock	AWEL	08-MAR-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19	Not Available	C
42	+*SNCS	Sedimentary rock and sediment composed of non-carbonate salts - In the Rock Classification Scheme, this 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. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 7 and fig. 11.	A	Sedimentary rock and sediment composed of non-carbonate salts	AWEL	08-MAR-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19	Not Available	C
43	+*SSR	Sediment and sedimentary rock - In the Rock Classification Scheme, this high level class includes siliciclastic sediment and sedimentary rock, carbonate sediment and sedimentary rock, phosphate-sediment and phosphorite, iron-sediment and ironstone, organic-rich sediment and sedimentary rock, sedimentary rock and sediment composed of non-carbonate salts, non-clastic siliceous sediment and sedimentary rock, miscellaneous hydroxide, oxide and silicate sediment and sedimentary rock, sedimentary rock based on grain size or crystal size, and hybrid sediment and sedimentary rock. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03.	A	Sediment and sedimentary rock	AWEL	08-MAR-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19	Not Available	C
44	+*SSRO	Organic-rich sediment and sedimentary rock - In the Rock Classification Scheme, these are defined as those sediments and sedimentary rocks where the organic content is sufficiently high to have a noticeable effect on the lithology. A definition based on a greater than 50% volumetric abundance of organic matter is not possible because historically the definitions of sediments and sedimentary rocks rich in organic-matter have been based on their quality as fossil fuels. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 6 and fig. 10.	A	Organic-rich sediment and sedimentary rock	AWEL	08-MAR-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19	Not Available	C
45	+*SSSR	Siliciclastic sediment and sedimentary rock - In the Rock Classification Scheme, siliciclastic sediments and rocks are defined as rocks in which clastic fragments derived from preexisting siliceous rocks form more than 50% of the sediment or rock. The class includes siliciclastic rudaceous sediment and rock, siliciclastic arenaceous sediment and rock, and siliciclastic argillaceous sediment and rock. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 2.	A	Siliciclastic sediment and sedimentary rock	AWEL	08-MAR-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19	Not Available	C

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