The BGS Rock Classification Scheme
The BGS Rock Classification Scheme (RCS) is a comprehensive classification scheme for all types of rocks and unconsolidated sediments worldwide. It is intended to be used for classification of single rock samples and can be used without any knowledge of field relationships. It has been designed for use by people with a wide range of geological knowledge; from experienced professional geologists to technicians and drillers. It also allows names to be assigned according to the level of information about the sample. The system if hierarchical, ranging from very simple names such as igneous rock to highly detailed names such as mugearite, that can only be applied after chemical analysis. Rock names can consist of a root name e.g. granite and several qualifiers that impart more information e.g. grey-biotite-bearing granite. The classification scheme has been implemented as a hierarchical dictionary of codes for all rock types. The classification scheme is described in BGS Research Reports 99-02, 99-03, 99-06. The BGS Rock Classification Scheme was devised between 1993 and 1996 in response to a need from the Digital Map Production System project.
INSPIRE
Identification
- File identifier
- 9df8df51-6399-37a8-e044-0003ba9b0d98 XML
- Resource type
- nonGeographicDataset
Online resource
Resource identifier
- Metadata Language
- English (en)
Encoding
- Format
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WEB PAGES (INTERNET). - Limited query system available
- Format
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TEXT - Printed as BGS reports
Projection
Classification of data and services
- Topic category
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- Geoscientific information
Classification of data and services
Coupled resource
Coupled resource
Classification of data and services
Coupled resource
Coupled resource
Keywords
- GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0
- BGS Thesaurus of Geosciences
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Geology
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Nomenclature
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UK Location (INSPIRE)
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Temporal reference
Temporal extent
Temporal extent
- Dataset Reference Date ()
- 1993
Quality and validity
- Lineage
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Includes data derived from and replaces previous previous databases such as the PetMin Code.
- Denominator
- 10000
Conformity
Conformity
Conformity
Conformity
Conformity
Conformity
- Explanation
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See the referenced specification
Restrictions on access and use
- Access constraints
- Freely available via the Internet. Use by permission from BGS
- Access constraints
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The copyright of materials derived from the British Geological Survey's work is vested in the Natural Environment Research Council [NERC]. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a retrieval system of any nature, without the prior permission of the copyright holder, via the BGS Intellectual Property Rights Manager. Use by customers of information provided by the BGS, is at the customer's own risk. In view of the disparate sources of information at BGS's disposal, including such material donated to BGS, that BGS accepts in good faith as being accurate, the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the quality or accuracy of the information supplied, or to the information's suitability for any use. NERC/BGS accepts no liability whatever in respect of loss, damage, injury or other occurence however caused.
- Access constraints
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Either: (i) the dataset is made freely available, e.g. via the Internet, for a restricted category of use (e.g. educational use only); or (ii) the dataset has not been formally approved by BGS for access and use by external clients under licence, but its use may be permitted under alternative formal arrangements; or (iii) the dataset contains 3rd party data or information obtained by BGS under terms and conditions that must be consulted in order to determine the permitted usage of the dataset. Refer to the BGS staff member responsible for the creation of the dataset if further advice is required. He / she should be familiar with the composition of the dataset, particularly with regard to 3rd party IPR contained in it, and any resultant use restrictions. This staff member should revert to the IPR Section (ipr@bgs.ac.uk) for advice, should the position not be clear. ipr@bgs.ac Either: (i) the dataset is made freely available, e.g. via the Internet, for a restricted category of use (e.g. educational use only); or (ii) the dataset has not been formally approved by BGS for access and use by external clients under licence, but its use may be permitted under alternative formal arrangements; or (iii) the dataset contains 3rd party data or information obtained by BGS under terms and conditions that must be consulted in order to determine the permitted usage of the dataset. Refer to the BGS staff member responsible for the creation of the dataset if further advice is required. He / she should be familiar with the composition of the dataset, particularly with regard to 3rd party IPR contained in it, and any resultant use restrictions. This staff member should revert to the IPR Section (ipr@bgs.ac.uk) for advice, should the position not be clear.
Responsible organization (s)
Contact for the resource
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British Geological Survey
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enquiries@bgs.ac enquiries@bgs.ac.uk
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British Geological Survey
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enquiries@bgs.ac enquiries@bgs.ac.uk
- Organisation name
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British Geological Survey
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enquiries@bgs.ac enquiries@bgs.ac.uk
- Organisation name
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British Geological Survey
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enquiries@bgs.ac enquiries@bgs.ac.uk
Responsible organization (s)
Contact for the resource
- Organisation name
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British Geological Survey
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enquiries@bgs.ac enquiries@bgs.ac.uk
- Organisation name
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British Geological Survey
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enquiries@bgs.ac enquiries@bgs.ac.uk
- Organisation name
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British Geological Survey
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enquiries@bgs.ac enquiries@bgs.ac.uk
- Organisation name
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British Geological Survey
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enquiries@bgs.ac enquiries@bgs.ac.uk
Metadata information
Contact for the metadata
- Organisation name
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British Geological Survey
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enquiries@bgs.ac enquiries@bgs.ac.uk
- Metadata Date
- 2024-04-24
- Metadata Language
- English (en)