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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	Q1	Q2	USER_ENTERED	DATE_ENTERED	USER_UPDATED	DATE_UPDATED	TRANSFER	DEFINITION_BKING	STATUS
766	GYMDST	Gypsum-mudstone - A type of gypsum-stone, classified on the basis of its depositional texture. In the Rock Classification Scheme, it is a matrix-supported gypsum-stone composed of greater than 75% matrix (mud-grade material smaller than 32 µm). British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 7.2 and fig. 11.	R	Gypsum-mudstone			GRBA	24-FEB-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19		Sedimentary rock components >50% non-carbonate sulphate salts, >50% of non-carbonate salt is gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O). Components >50% or predominantly mud-grade, <0.032mm.	C
767	GYPGST	Gypsum-grainstone - A type of gypsum-stone, classified on the basis of its depositional texture. It is a grain-supported gypsum-stone with little matrix (mud-grade material smaller than 32 µm). British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 7.2 and fig. 11.	R	Gypsum-grainstone			GRBA	24-FEB-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19		Grain-supported sedimentary rock components >50% non-carbonate salt, sulphate, >50% of non-carbonate salt is gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O), <15% matrix, (particles <0.032mm). Component size not defined.	C
768	GYPGV	Gypsum-gravel - A type of gypsum-sediment that is composed of gravel-sized (> 2 mm) particles. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 7.2 and fig. 11.	R	Gypsum-gravel			GRBA	24-FEB-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19		Sediment components >50% non-carbonate salt sulphate, >50% of non-carbonate salt is gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O). Mohr's 2, several crystal habits, commonly white/pink. Clasts >50% or predominanlty gravel-grade, >2mm.	C
769	GYPPST	Gypsum-packstone - A type of gypsum-stone, classified on the basis of its depositional texture. It is a grain-supported gypsum-stone with intergranular spaces filled by matrix (mud-grade material smaller than 32 µm). British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 7.2 and fig. 11.	R	Gypsum-packstone			GRBA	24-FEB-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19		Grain-supported sedimentary rock, components >50% non-carbonate sulphate salts, >50% of non-carbonate salt is gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O). Matrix (<0.032mm) fills intergranular spaces. Non-matrix component size not defined.	C
770	GYPS	Gypsum	-	Gypsum			GRBA	24-FEB-00	TMCM	24-AUG-18		Non-carbonate salt mineral (CaSO4.2H2O) Mohr's2, several crystal habits. Commonly pink or white. Crystal size not defined. An evaporite.	O
771	GYPSED	Gypsum-sediment - A type of non-carbonate salt-sediment that is composed of particles of the sulphate mineral gypsum. It is the unlithified equivalent of gypsum-stone. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 7.2 and fig. 11.	A	Gypsum-sediment			AWEL	26-JUL-02	TMCM	08-MAR-19		Sediment, crystals >50% non-carbonate salt sulphate. Gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O) >50% of non-carbonate salt crystals. Mohr's 2, several crystal habits, commonly white/pink. Crystal size not defined. An evaporite.	C
772	GYPSND	Gypsum-sand - A type of gypsum-sediment that is composed of sand-sized (32 µm - 2 mm) particles. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 7.2 and fig. 11.	R	Gypsum-sand			GRBA	24-FEB-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19		Sediment components >50% non-carbonate sulphate salts, >50% of non-carbonate salt is gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O). Mohr's 2, several crystal habits, commonly white/pink. Components >50% or predominantly sand-grade, 0.032 to 2mm.	C
773	GYPST	Gypsum-stone - A type of non-carbonate salt that is composed of particles of the sulphate mineral gypsum. It is the lithified equivalent of gypsum-sediment. The textural classification of gypsum-stones follows that for limestone. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 7.2 and fig. 11.	R	Gypsum-stone			GRBA	24-FEB-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19		Sedimentary rock components >50% non-carbonate salt sulphate, >50% of non-carbonate salt crystals is gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O). Mohr's 2, several crystal habits, commonly white/pink. Component size not defined.	C
774	GYWST	Gypsum-wackestone - A type of gypsum-stone, classified on the basis of its depositional texture. In the Rock Classification Scheme, it is a matrix-supported gypsum-stone composed of less than 75% matrix (mud-grade material smaller than 32 µm). British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 7.2 and fig. 11.	R	Gypsum-wackestone			GRBA	24-FEB-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19		Matrix supported sedimentary rock with components >50% non-carbonate sulphate salts, >50% of non-carbonate salt is gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O). <75% matrix (<0.032mm), composition not defined.	C
775	H	Shells [Unlithified Deposits Coding Scheme - Extended] - A type of natural superficial deposit. The Unlithified Deposits Coding Scheme - Extended is an extension to the Unlithified Deposits Coding Scheme, for deposit types not defined in the original scheme.	R	Shells [UDCS-X]			TMCM	28-MAY-20			I	Not Available	C
776	HALI	Halite	-	Halite			GRBA	24-FEB-00	TMCM	24-AUG-18		Crystals of sodium chloride (NaCl) Cubic, crystalline/massive/granular, Mohr's 2.5, commonly white, salty taste commonly hopper faced cubes. Crystal size not defined.	O
777	HALIST	Halite-stone - A type of non-carbonate salt that is composed of particles of the chloride mineral halite. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/03, section 7.1 and fig. 11.	R	Halite-stone			GRBA	24-FEB-00	TMCM	08-MAR-19		Sedimentary rock crystals >50% non-carbonate salt,chloride. Halite (NaCl) >50% of non-carbonate salt crystals. Cubic, crystalline/massive/granular, Mohr's 2.5, commonly white, salty taste. Crystal size not defined.	C
778	HAW	Hawaiite - A sodic trachybasalt. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/06, section 5.2 and figs. 17b, 20.	R	Hawaiite			GRBA	24-FEB-00	TMCM	22-FEB-19		Fine-grained, av. <0.25mm normal crystalline extrusive/intrusive rock; TAS SiO2 45-52wt%, Na2O+K2O 5-7.3wt%, (Na2O-2.0)>K2O. Sodic trachybasalt	C
779	HAWAPH	Hawaiite, aphyric	U	Aphyric hawaiite	aphyric		DJLO	30-NOV-06	TMCM	31-AUG-18	I	Not Available	C
780	HBAR	Basaltic-rock, hornfelsed	U	Hornfelsed basaltic-rock	hornfelsed		AWEL	21-MAY-02	TMCM	31-AUG-18		Basaltic-rock protolith recrystallised by contact metamorphism to a hard rock lacking parting planes. Was <0.25mm grained normal crystal in-/extrusive rock; CI >35 vol% >40 wt%; qtz <20% or feldspathoid <10% of QAPF, feld >65% plagioclase; TAS SiO2 <52wt%	C
781	HBBGD	Granodiorite, hornblende-biotite	U	Hornblende-biotite granodiorite	hornblende	biotite	AWEL	21-MAY-02	TMCM	31-AUG-18		Coarse-grained, av. between 2-16mm normal crystalline intrusive rock; quartz 20-60% of QAPF, feldspar 65-90% plagioclase, +/-pyroxene/olivine. Hornblende	C
782	HBDI	Diorite, hornblende	U	Hornblende diorite	hornblende		AWEL	21-MAY-02	TMCM	31-AUG-18		Coarse-grained, av. between 2-16mm normal crystalline intrusive rock; quartz <5% of QAPF, feldspar >90% plagioclase (<50% An), +/- mica/pyroxene/olivine. 5-20% hornbende, dominant or only amphibole.	C
783	HBGB	Hornblende-gabbro - A type of gabbro. In the Rock Classification Scheme, it is a gabbro with plagioclase 10 - 90%, pyroxene <10% and hornblende 5 - 90% of plagioclase + pyroxene + hornblende. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/06, section 5.1 and figs. 13, 14.	R	Hornblende-gabbro			GRBA	24-FEB-00	TMCM	22-FEB-19		Coarse-grained, av. between 2-16mm normal crystalline intrusive rock; quartz <5% of QAPF, feldspar >90% plagioclase (>50% An), plagioclase 10-90%, pyroxene <10%, hornblende 5-90% of Plag+Px+Hb, +/-mica/olivine	C
784	HBPDT	Hornblende-peridotite - A type of peridotite. In the Rock Classification Scheme, it is a peridotite with olivine 40 - 90%, pyroxene <5% and hornblende 5 - 40% of olivine + pyroxene + hornblende. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/06, section 5.1 and figs. 15, 16.	R	Hornblende-peridotite			GRBA	24-FEB-00	TMCM	22-FEB-19		Coarse-grained, av. between 2-16mm normal crystalline intrusive rock; CI M>90%; olivine 40-90%, pyroxene <5%, hornblende 5-40% of Ol+Px+Hb	C
785	HBPXT	Hornblende-pyroxenite - A type of pyroxenite. In the Rock Classification Scheme, it is a pyroxenite with olivine <5%, pyroxene 47 - 90%, hornblende 5 - 50% of olivine + pyroxene + hornblende. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/99/06, section 5.1 and figs. 15, 16.	R	Hornblende-pyroxenite			GRBA	24-FEB-00	TMCM	22-FEB-19		Coarse-grained, av.between 2-16mm normal crystalline intrusive rock; CI M>90%; olivine <5%, pyroxene 47-90%, hornblende 5-50% of Ol+Px+Hb	C

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