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Bedrock geology
Bedrock geology
Norwegian Mapping Authority
gerd.mardal@statkart.no
Norwegian Mapping Authority
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Table of contents
1.1
Application schema ............................................................................................................3
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Description .........................................................................................................................5
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AxialPlaneTrace ......................................................................................................... 5
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OtherLineaments ....................................................................................................... 5
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RockSurface .............................................................................................................. 6
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RockBoundary ........................................................................................................... 8
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BedrockDescription .................................................................................................... 9
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BedrockProfile ............................................................................................................ 9
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BedrockSamplePoint ................................................................................................. 9
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BedrockSymbol .......................................................................................................... 9
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Outcrop .................................................................................................................... 10
1.2.10 Foliation.................................................................................................................... 10
1.2.11 Fault ......................................................................................................................... 11
1.2.12 Dyke ......................................................................................................................... 11
1.2.13 LineamentLocation ................................................................................................... 12
1.2.14 MetamorphicBoundary ............................................................................................. 12
1.2.15 Crack ........................................................................................................................ 13
1.2.16 OtherBedrockDelim .................................................................................................. 13
1.2.17 PlanarStructurePoint ................................................................................................ 14
1.2.18 LinearStructurePoint ................................................................................................ 14
1.2.18.1 Association <<Topo>> RockSurface-RockBoundary ....................................... 15
1.2.18.2 Association <<Topo>> RockSurface-GeoDelimLine ........................................ 16
1.2.18.3 Association <<Topo>> Outcrop-GeoDelimLine ................................................ 16
1.2.19 Codelists .................................................................................................................. 17
1.2.19.1 <<CodeList>> OtherRockTypeLineType .......................................................... 17
1.2.19.2 <<CodeList>> ChemicalCompositionOfRock ................................................... 17
1.2.19.3 <<CodeList>> RockGrainSize .......................................................................... 18
1.2.19.4 <<CodeList>> RockStructure ........................................................................... 18
1.2.19.5 <<CodeList>> RockSymbol .............................................................................. 19
1.2.19.6 <<CodeList>> RockTypeTexture ...................................................................... 23
1.2.19.7 <<CodeList>> BedrockClassification ................................................................ 23
1.2.19.8 <<CodeList>> MainRockCode ......................................................................... 24
1.2.19.9 <<CodeList>> IndexMineral ............................................................................. 25
1.2.19.10 <<CodeList>> LineamentType ........................................................................ 26
1.2.19.11 <<CodeList>> DegreeOfSolubility ................................................................... 27
1.2.19.12 <<CodeList>> MetamorphicDegree/MetamorphicGrade ................................ 27
1.2.19.13 <<CodeList>> MetamorphicLineType ............................................................. 28
1.2.19.14 <<CodeList>> LevelOfRadioactivity ................................................................ 28
1.2.19.15 <<CodeList>> StructurePointType .................................................................. 28
1.2.19.16 <<CodeList>> BedrockBoundaryType ............................................................ 30
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Application schema
AxialPlaneTrace
+ centerline : CurveWithQuality
+ typeOfGeolFindings : TypeOfGeolFindings
+ otherBedrocLineType [0..1] : OtherBedrocLineType
+ thematicQuality [0..1] : ThematicQuality
+ deformationPhase [0..1] : Integer
OtherLineaments
+ centerline : CurveWithQuality
+ typeOfGeolFindings : TypeOfGeolFindings
+ thematicQuality [0..1] : ThematicQuality
OtherBedrockDelim
+ centerline : CurveWithQuality
+ typeOfGeolFindings : TypeOfGeolFindings
+ bedrockBoundaryType [0..1] : BedrockBoundaryType
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+ border : CurveWithQuality
+ typeOfGeolFindings : TypeOfGeolFindings
+ thematicQuality [0..1] : ThematicQuality
RockSurface
+ extent : SurfaceWithQuality
+ mainRockCode : MainRockCode
+ rockGrainSize [0..1] : RockGrainSize
+ rockStructure [0..1] : RockStructure
+ rockTypeTexture [0..1] : RockTypeTexture
+ rockTypeColour [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geologicAge [0..1] : GeologicAge
+ geologicMinumumAge [0..1] : GeologicMinumumAge
+ geologicMaximumAge [0..1] : GeologicMaximumAge
+ bedrockAgeDetermination [0..1] : CharacterString
+ datingMethod [0..1] : DatingMethod
+ fossilName [0..1] : CharacterString
+ nappeUnitName [0..1] : CharacterString
+ mainGroupName [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geolGroupName [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geolFormationName [0..1] : CharacterString
+ degreeOfSolubility [0..1] : DegreeOfSolubility
+ chemicalCompositionOfRock [0..1] : ChemicalCompositionOfRock
+ metamorphicDegree [0..1] : MetamorphicDegree/MetamorphicGrade
+ indexMineral [0..1] : IndexMineral
+ levelOfRadioactivity [0..1] : LevelOfRadioactivity
+ geolMapNumber [0..1] : Integer
+ key [0..1] : CharacterString
+ cmykColourCode [0..1] : CharacterString
+ bedrockClassification [0..1] : BedrockClassification
+ geolValueAssessment [0..1] : GeolValueAssessment
+ areaValueIndicator [0..1] : HeightReference
+ ageDescription [0..1] : CharacterString
Foliation
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+ typeOfGeolFindings : TypeOfGeolFindings
+ thematicQuality [0..1] : ThematicQuality
Fault
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+ typeOfGeolFindings : TypeOfGeolFindings
+ thematicQuality [0..1] : ThematicQuality
+ displacementLimitClassification [0..1] : Integer
+ lineamentType [0..1] : LineamentType
Dyke
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+ typeOfGeolFindings : TypeOfGeolFindings
+ thematicQuality [0..1] : ThematicQuality
LineamentLocation
+ position : PointWithQuality
+ typeOfGeolFindings : TypeOfGeolFindings
+ thematicQuality [0..1] : ThematicQuality
+ geolLocationNumber [0..1] : Real
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BedrockProfile
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BedrockSamplePoint
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BedrockSymbol
+ position : PointWithQuality
+ geolLocationNumber : Real
+ thematicQuality [0..1] : ThematicQuality
+ geologistFieldNumber [0..1] : CharacterString
+ rockSymbol [0..1] : RockSymbol
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LinearStructurePoint
+ position : PointWithQuality
+ typeOfGeolFindings : TypeOfGeolFindings
+ thematicQuality [0..1] : ThematicQuality
+ geolLocationNumber [0..1] : Real
+ geologistFieldNumber [0..1] : CharacterString
+ structurePointType [0..1] : StructurePointType
+ geolHorizontalValue [0..1] : Integer
+ geolVerticalValue [0..1] : Integer
+ deformationPhase [0..1] : Integer
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Crack
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+ typeOfGeolFindings : TypeOfGeolFindings
+ thematicQuality [0..1] : ThematicQuality
+ lineamentType [0..1] : LineamentType
MetamorphicBoundary
+ centerline : CurveWithQuality
+ metamorphicLineType [0..1] : MetamorphicLineType
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Outcrop
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PlanarStructurePoint
+ position : PointWithQuality
+ typeOfGeolFindings : TypeOfGeolFindings
+ geolLocationNumber : Real
+ structurePointType : StructurePointType
+ thematicQuality [0..1] : ThematicQuality
+ geologistFieldNumber [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geolHorizontalValue [0..1] : Integer
+ geolVerticalValue [0..1] : Integer
+ structureInvertedOrder [0..1] : Boolean
+ deformationPhase [0..1] : Integer
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Unspecified = 0
Depositional contact = 1
Depositional contact between lava streams = 2
Intrusive contact = 3
Unconformity (angular unconformity) = 4
Reversed magnetic pole = 5
Sedimentary = 6
Intersecting line = 10
Axial trace of synform, unspecified = 20
Axial trace for antiform = 40
Axial trace of an anticline = 60
Axial plane of an anticline, recumbent = 61
Axial trace of a syncline = 70
Axial trace of a syncline, recumbent = 71
Coal seam = 80
Constructed auxiliary line = 90
Buffer zone boundary = 91
ChemicalCompositionOfRock
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BedrockBoundaryType
+ OceanContinentalCrust = 1
+ PaleocenEocenAvgrensning = 2
BedrockClassification
Not classified = 0
Precambrian basement = 1
Eocambrian plutonic rocks of the Fen Complex = 2
Autochthonous rocks, younger than the Precambrian basement = 3
Autochthonous and overthrust sedimentary rock = 4
Overthrust rocks = 5
Rocks from the Devonian period to and including the Neogene period = 6
Soil deposits from the Quaternary period = 7
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RockGrainSize
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Uspesifisert = 1
Ar40/Ar39 = 10
K/Ar = 11
Os/Re = 12
Pb/Pb = 13
Rb/Sr = 14
Sm/Nd = 15
U/Pb = 16
U/Th = 17
14C = 18
Cs137 = 19
Pb210 = 20
Fission track = 30
Fossil = 40
Biostratigraphy = 41
Paleomag = 50
Thermoluminescence = 60
OSL = 70
Tephrochronology = 80
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DatingMethod
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RockStructure
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Homogeneously thin-bedded
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Cross-bedded
Weakly foliated
Foliated
Highly foliated
Foliated with lenses
Highly foliated with lens
Mylonitic
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Amphibolic
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Slightly folded
Folded
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RockTypeTexture
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LevelOfRadioactivity
Insufficient data = 0
Low radiation = 1
Ordinary radiation = 2
Slightly raised = 3
Raised radiation level = 4
High radiation = 5
MainRockCode
Soil / Uncompacted material = 1
Sandstone = 2
Conglomerate, sedimentary breccia = 3
Breccia = 4
Mylonite, phyllonite = 5
Sedimentary rock (unspecified) = 7
Slate, sandstone, limestone = 8
Sandstone, slate = 9
Limestone, slate, marlstone = 10
Limestone, dolomite = 11
Granite, granodiorite = 21
Diorite, monzodiorite = 22
Syenite, quartz syenite = 23
Monzonite, quartz monzonite = 24
Mangerite syenite = 25
Rhyolite, rhyodacite, dacite = 26
Rhombus porphyry = 27
Metabasalt = 28
Volcanic rocks (unspecified) = 29
Mangerite to gabbro, gneiss and amphibolite = 30
Gabbro, amphibolite = 35
Keratophyre = 37
Quartz-diorite, tonalite, trondhjemite = 38
Olivine rock (Dunite) = 40
Eclogitet = 41
Anorthosite = 45
Charnockite to anorthosite plutonic rocks, locally Metamorphosed = 46
Amphibolite and mica schist = 50
Greenstone, amphibolite = 55
Metasandstone, slate = 60
Quartzite = 61
Mica gneiss, mica schist, metasandstone, amphibolite = 62
Phyllite, mica schist = 65
Calcareous mica schist, calc silicate gneiss = 66
Marble = 70
Dolomite = 71
Dioritic to granitic gneiss, migmatite = 82
Augen gneiss, granite, foliated granite = 85
Banded gneiss (amph., hbl.gneiss, mic. gneiss), locally migm. = 87
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IndexMineral
Albite = Ab
Almandine = Alm
Andalusite = And
Biotite = Bi
Cordierite = Co
Clinopyroxene = Cps
Diopside = Di
Garnet = Gnt
Hypersthene = Hy
Potassium feldspar = Kfs
Kyanite = Ky
Orthopyroxene = Opx
Pyroxene = Px
Pyrope = Py
Sillimanite = Sil
Staurolite = St
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Concealed thrust boundary
Thrust boundary, unspecified = 10
Internal (smaller) thrust boundary = 11
Thrust boundary below a nappe (sheet) = 12
Boundary for minor thrust sheet = 13
Sole thrust = 31
Floor fault = 32
Decollement fault = 33
Concealed normal fault = 40
Normal fault = 41
Reverse fault = 42
Listric fault = 43
Strike-slip fault, unspecified = 51
Strike-slip fault, sinistral (leftward) = 52
Strike-slip fault, dextral (rightward) = 53
Oblique-slip fault, unspecified = 61
Oblique-slip fault, normal and sinistral = 62
Oblique-slip fault, normal and dextral = 63
Oblique-slip fault, reverse and sinistral = 64
Oblique-slip fault, reverse and dextral = 65
Transformal fault = 71
Caldera fault = 72
Transform, active
Transform, extinct = 74
Transform, extinct/covered = 75
Thrust block boundary = 82
Fault, unspecified = 99
Ordinary joint = 100
Major joint, possible fault = 101
Joint with potential young age movement = 102
Joints, drawn on the basis of air photo interpretation = 103
Dyke = 191
Fracture zone, crushed zone = 213
Assumed fault, crushed zone; drawn on the basis of geophysical data = 300
Mylonite zone = 400
Shear zone 1 = 410
Shear zone 2 = 411
Escarpment = 500
Spreading axis, active = 600
Spreading axis, Inactive = 601
StructurePointType
Fold axis = 1
Anticline axis = 11
Synklinalakse = 15
Antiform axis = 21
Synform axis = 25
Lineation = 31
Intersection lineation = 34
Streching lineation = 35
Lineation defined by minor folds = 36
Mineral lineation = 41
Slickenside striae = 51
Bedding = 101
Schistosity/foliation = 111
Schistosity = 112
Foliation = 113
Foliation and section?? lineation = 114
Mylonite = 115
Kink band, unknown orientation = 116
Kink band with the dip of the band indicated = 117
Kink band with the dip of the band indicated and with the relative movement denoted by an arrow = 118
Joint = 121
Open joint = 123
Filled joint = 125
Crenulation cleavage, fracture cleavage = 131
Planar structure based on geophysical data = 141
Axial plane = 151
Fault plan = 161
DegreeOfSolubility
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+ Of medium solubility = 2
+ Highly soluble = 3
MetamorphicDegree/MetamorphicGrade
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+ Very low grade = 10
+ Low grade = 20
+ Medium grade = 30
+ High grade = 40
+ Granulite grade = 50
+ Eclogite grade = 60
+ Contact metamorphism = 70
+ High pressure = 80
+ Anatexis = 90
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RockSymbol
Conglomerate = 1
Sedimentary breccia = 2
Tillite = 3
Agglomerate = 4
Pillow lava = 5
Cataclasite, crush breccia = 6
Mylonite = 7
Migmatite = 8
Explosion breccia (pyroclastic breccia) = 9
Intrusion breccia = 10
Dykes,dyke swarms cutting across foliation or bedding. The symbol shows the main direction of the dyke = 51
Dykes, dyke swarms cutting the foliation horizontally or diagonally, or the direction is not known = 52
Dykes, dyke swarms following foliation or bedding = 53
Arrow pointing in the direction of younger strata in a stratigraphic sequence = 54
Fossil deposit = 55
Sampling locality for determination of isotopic age Dating method shown in DATERINGTY = 71
Borehole = 72
Earthquake, epicentre = 80
Antimony/Stibnite = 101
Arsenic, arsenopyrite = 102
Lead; galena = 103
Gold = 104
Iron; (hematite) or hematite and magnetite = 105
Iron, magnetite = 106
Copper; chalcopyrite, bornite, cuprite = 107
Cobalt, Cobaltite = 108
Chromium, chromite = 109
Manganese, manganese minerals = 110
Molybdenum, molybdenite = 111
Nickel; pentlandite and chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite = 112
Niobium, tantalum, scandium, niobium, tantalum and scandium minerals = 113
Platinum metals = 114
Zinc; sphalerite = 115
Zinc and lead; spaleriteand galena = 116
Rare earth minerals = 117
Sulphur, copper; pyrite, pyrrhotite with chalcopyrite, sphalerite and galena = 118
Silver, silver, argentite and other silver minerals = 119
Tin, Cassiterite = 120
Titanium, ilmenite and rutile = 121
Uranium, thorium, uranium minerals, thorium minerals = 122
Bismuth, bismuthine = 123
Tungsten, scheelite = 124
Native copper, cuprite = 125
Claim = 200
Mine in operation = 201
Mine, abandoned = 202
Open pit ore mine, in operation = 203
Open ore mine, abandoned = 204
Andalusite = 301
Anorthosite = 302
Apatite = 303
Baryte = 304
Basalt = 305
Beryl, beryllium minerals = 306
Brucite = 307
Whetstone = 308
Diabas, Dolerite = 309
Diatomite = 310
Diorite = 311
Dolomite = 312
Dolomite marble = 313
Feldspar = 314
Fluorite = 315
Gabbro = 316
Mica = 317
Gneiss = 318
Mica schist = 319
Graphite = 320
Garnet = 321
Granite = 322
Greenschist, greenstone = 323
Limestone = 324
Calcite marble = 325
Kaolinite = 326
Soapstone (steatite) = 327
Quartz = 328
Quartzite = 329
Quartz schist = 330
Kyanite = 331
Larvikite = 332
Magnesite = 333
Marble = 334
Nepheline syenite = 335
Norite = 336
Olivine rock (Dunite) = 337
Pegmatite = 338
Rutile, eclogite = 339
Serpentinite = 340
Sillimanite = 341
Slate, flagstone/roofing tile = 342
Syenite = 343
Talc = 344
Trondhjemite = 345
Vermiculite = 346
Wollastonite = 347
Zirkon = 348
Stone quarry (+letter showing mineral/type of rock) = 401
Stone quarry, abandoned = 402
Stone quarry (aggregate, crushed rocks) = 404
Drilled well, unspecified = 501
Drilled well, gas = 502
Drilled well, oil = 503
Drilling rig = 504
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Description
1.2.1
AxialPlaneTrace
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AxialPlaneTrace
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centerline
constructed line along a
fold in the bedrock. The
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thematicQuality
the quality of the
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object viewed in relation to
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nature. Different thematic
resolution / degree of
generalisation may be
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RockSurface
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extent
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mainRockCode
polygon representing a
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area over which an object
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rough classification of the
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rockGrainSize
rockStructure
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rockTypeTexture term used about the
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rockTypeColour predominant colour of the
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geologicAge
the age of a rock indicate
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geologicMinumu name of geological
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geologicMaximu name of geological
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bedrockAgeDeter age of the bedrock in
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chemicalCompos
itionOfRock
3.1
9
metamorphicDeg
ree
3.2
0
indexMineral
3.2
1
levelOfRadioactiv
ity
3.2
2
3.2
3
3.2
4
geolMapNumber
key
cmykColourCode
years
method used to determine
the age of rocks, minerals
and organic material
name of remains, imprints
or traces of prehistoric life
forms, preserved in soil or
rock strata
term used in structual
geology for rock masses
which have moved as
uniform sheets of rock or
slid in large folds to where
they are now
subdivision of two or more
groups of sedimentary or
volcanic sequences
categorisation of two or
more formations of
sedimentary or volcanic
layers
characterisation of
sedimentary or volcanic
layers forming a special
defined unit in a
stratigraphic sequence
the ability of the rock to
dissolve chemically
rough classification of rock
types based on the rock's
chemical composition,
closely connected to the
content of Si02 in the rock
the rock's degree of
transformation
(metamorphic grade)
mineral used to
characterize zones with a
different degree of rock
transformation
(metamorphism)
Note: Rendered as the
initials of the mineral(s);
several initials together,
comma-separated, for
example Ky,Sil.
natural level of radioactive
radiation from the rock
type/bedrock
numbering of various rock
types on a map
free text description of the
bedrock/rock types
colour code definition in
CMYK showing the
Norwegian Mapping Authority
0
1
DatingMethod
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
0
1
DegreeOfSolu
bility
ChemicalCom
positionOfRock
0
1
0
1
0
1
LevelOfRadioa
ctivity
0
1
Integer
0
1
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
CharacterStrin
g
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egree/Metamor
phicGrade
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3.2
6
3.2
7
3.2
8
3.2
9
3.3
0
percentual content of
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
and Black
bedrockClassific rough classification based
ation
on the mutual age and
position of the bedrock (if it
has formed where it is
located or has been
moved (overthrust))
geolValueAssess how important a geological
ment
resource or registration is
in relation to potential
economic utilisation now
or in the future
areaValueIndicat indication which shows to
or
what extent one may
expect objections if
changes are made in the
land-use plan
ageDescription
free text description of the
age relations of the rocks
Role
boundaryRock
Role
boundaryGeoDeli
mLine
1.2.4
Name/
Role name
4
Class
RockBoundary
4.2
4.3
4.4
1
BedrockClassif
ication
0
1
GeolValueAss
essment
0
1
HeightReferen
ce
0
1
1
N
1
N
CharacterStrin
g
RockBoundary Aggregrati
on
GeoDelimLine Aggregrati
on
RockBoundary
No
4.1
0
Description
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
the boundary between two
different types of rock or
rock assemblages
border
course following the
1
transition between
different real world
phenomena
typeOfGeolFindin
1
gs
thematicQuality
the quality of the
0
registration/survey of a
theme viewed in relation to
the actual conditions in
nature. Different thematic
resolution / degree of
generalisation may be
governed by the objects
importance for the society,
the areal significance or
the economy of the project
Role
1
(unnamed)
RockSurface
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Constraint
1
CurveWithQual
ity
1
TypeOfGeolFin
dings
ThematicQualit
y
1
1
RockSurface
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BedrockDescription
No
Name/
Role name
5
Class
observation point in the
BedrockDescripti field where a free text
on
description of the bedrock
geology has been given
position
location where the object
exists
5.1
1.2.6
Description
Type
1
PointWithQuali
ty
Name/
Role name
Description
6
Class
BedrockProfile
6.1
centerline
line on bedrock map
where a cross-section of
the bedrock is shown
course followed by the
central part of the object
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Type
1
CurveWithQual
ity
Name/
Role name
7
Class
observation point in the
BedrockSampleP field where one or more
oint
samples of the bedrock
have been taken
position
location where the object
1
exists
geolLocationNum unique number series for
1
ber
specification of geological
locality
geologistFieldNu the geologist's own
0
mber
number series used to
identify and locate where
geological observations,
measurements or
sampling has been carried
out. Not necessarily
unique
7.2
7.3
1.2.8
1
Constraint
BedrockSamplePoint
No
7.1
1
Constraint
BedrockProfile
No
1.2.7
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Description
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
1
1
1
Type
Constraint
PointWithQuali
ty
Real
CharacterStrin
g
BedrockSymbol
No
Name/
Role name
Description
8
Class
BedrockSymbol
point on a map which
shows the location of
various types of
observations in the
bedrock through the use of
symbols
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8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
position
location where the object
exists
geolLocationNum unique number series for
ber
specification of geological
locality
thematicQuality
the quality of the
registration/survey of a
theme viewed in relation to
the actual conditions in
nature. Different thematic
resolution / degree of
generalisation may be
governed by the objects
importance for the society,
the areal significance or
the economy of the project
geologistFieldNu the geologist's own
mber
number series used to
identify and localise where
geological observations,
measurements or
sampling has been carried
out. Not necessarily
unique
rockSymbol
symbols used on bedrock
maps
1.2.9
1
PointWithQuali
ty
Real
1
1
0
1
ThematicQualit
y
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
RockSymbol
Outcrop
No
Name/
Role name
Description
9
Class
Outcrop
9.1
extent
visible rock surface
(unspecified) inan
otherwise soil-covered
area or on the seafloor
area over which an object
extends
9.2
Role
boundaryGeoDeli
mLine
1.2.10
1
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Type
Constraint
1
1
1
N
SurfaceWithQu
ality
GeoDelimLine Aggregrati
on
Foliation
No
Name/
Role name
Description
10
Class
Foliation
10.
1
10.
2
10.
3
centerline
planar structure in
bedrocks formed as a
result of deformation
course followed by the
central part of the object
typeOfGeolFindin
gs
thematicQuality
the quality of the
registration/survey of a
Norwegian Mapping Authority
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Type
1
1
1
1
0
1
CurveWithQual
ity
TypeOfGeolFin
dings
ThematicQualit
y
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theme viewed in relation to
the actual conditions in
nature. Different thematic
resolution / degree of
generalisation may be
governed by the societal
importance of the theme,
the importance of the area
to the region?? or the
project economy.
1.2.11
Fault
No
Name/
Role name
11
Class
Fault
11.
1
11.
2
11.
3
11.
4
11.
5
Description
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
racture surface or fracture
zone in the bedrock where
a relative movement has
occured between the
blocks on either side
centerline
course followed by the
1
central part of the object
typeOfGeolFindin
1
gs
thematicQuality
the quality of the
0
registration/survey of a
theme viewed in relation to
the actual conditions in
nature. Different thematic
resolution / degree of
generalisation may be
governed by the objects
importance for the society,
the areal significance or
the economy of the project
displacementLimi classification to distinguish 0
tClassification
between different thrusts
lineamentType
collective name for
0
lineation in the bedrock
thrusts, (faults and fracture
zones)
1.2.12
1
1
1
Type
Constraint
CurveWithQual
ity
TypeOfGeolFin
dings
ThematicQualit
y
1
Integer
1
LineamentTyp
e
Dyke
No
Name/
Role name
Description
12
Class
Dyke
12.
1
12.
2
centerline
description of a type of
rock, ore or mineral mass
filling a fissure or cleft in
the bedrock
course followed by the
central part of the object
typeOfGeolFindin
gs
Norwegian Mapping Authority
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Type
1
1
1
1
CurveWithQual
ity
TypeOfGeolFin
dings
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3
thematicQuality
1.2.13
the quality of the
0
registration/survey of a
theme viewed in relation to
the actual conditions in
nature. Different thematic
resolution / degree of
generalisation may be
governed by the objects
importance for the society,
the areal significance or
the economy of the project
Name/
Role name
Description
13
Class
LineamentLocati
on
13.
1
13.
2
13.
3
position
observation point on a
linear structure where a
detailed
description/measurement
has been carried out
location where the object
exists
13.
5
typeOfGeolFindin
gs
thematicQuality
the quality of the
registration/survey of a
theme viewed in relation to
the actual conditions in
nature. Different thematic
resolution / degree of
generalisation may be
governed by the objects
importance for the society,
the areal significance or
the economy of the project
geolLocationNum unique number series for
ber
specification of a
geological locality
geologistFieldNu the geologist's own
mber
number series used to
identify and locate where
geological observations,
measurements or
sampling has been carried
out. Not necessarily
unique
1.2.14
ThematicQualit
y
LineamentLocation
No
13.
4
1
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Type
1
1
1
1
0
1
PointWithQuali
ty
TypeOfGeolFin
dings
ThematicQualit
y
0
1
Real
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
Constraint
MetamorphicBoundary
No
Name/
Role name
Description
14
Class
delimitation of different
MetamorphicBou metamorphic grades
ndary
(facies) which is not
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1
14.
2
defined by rock
boundaries
centerline
course followed by the
central part of the object
metamorphicLine isolines drawn through
Type
observations where the
rock has the same
metamorphic grade
1.2.15
Name/
Role name
15
Class
Crack
15.
3
15.
4
Description
fracture surface, fracture
zone or other mechanical
discontinuity in the
bedrock
centerline
course followed by the
central part of the object
typeOfGeolFindin hvor sikkert et geologisk
gs
objekt er påvist i terrenget,
eller hvilken metode som
ligger til grunn for å
påvisningen/registreringen
thematicQuality
the quality of the
registration/survey of a
theme viewed in relation to
the actual conditions in
nature. Different thematic
resolution / degree of
generalisation may be
governed by the societal
importance of the theme,
the importance of the area
to the re
lineamentType
collective name for
lineation in the bedrock
thrusts, faults and fracture
zones)
1.2.16
1
0
1
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Type
1
1
1
1
CurveWithQual
ity
TypeOfGeolFin
dings
0
1
ThematicQualit
y
0
1
LineamentTyp
e
Constraint
OtherBedrockDelim
No
Name/
Role name
16
Class
subdivision between larger
OtherBedrockDel geological units/provinces
im
centerline
course followed by the
1
central part of the object
typeOfGeolFindin
1
gs
bedrockBoundar
0
yType
16.
1
16.
2
16.
3
CurveWithQual
ity
MetamorphicLi
neType
Crack
No
15.
1
15.
2
1
Description
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Condition Occurrenc
e
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1
1
Type
Constraint
CurveWithQual
ity
TypeOfGeolFin
dings
BedrockBound
aryType
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PlanarStructurePoint
No
Name/
Role name
Description
17
Class
PlanarStructureP
oint
position
observation/measurement
of a planar structure in the
bedrock
location where the object
exists
17.
1
17.
2
17.
3
17.
4
17.
5
17.
6
17.
7
17.
8
17.
9
17.
10
typeOfGeolFindin
gs
geolLocationNum unique number series for
ber
specification of geological
locality
structurePointTy measurement of the linear
pe
and planar structures at an
observation point
thematicQuality
the quality of the
registration/survey of a
theme viewed in relation to
the actual conditions in
nature. Different thematic
resolution / degree of
generalisation may be
governed by the societal
importance of the theme,
the importance of the area
to the region?? or the
project economy.
geologistFieldNu the geologist's own field
mber
number for locations and
samples
geolHorizontalVa value of measurement in
lue
the horizontal plane
geolVerticalValue value of the measurement
in the vertical plane
structureInverted used about a) a fold where
Order
both flanks (sides) of the
fold dip the same way, or
b) a bedding plane which
is inverted in relation to its
original position
deformationPhas clearly separate events
e
(incidents) involving
deformation of the bedrock
Note: The different phases
are distinguished with 0 as
original, 1 for the first
deformation phase, etc
1.2.18
No
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Type
1
1
1
1
1
1
PointWithQuali
ty
TypeOfGeolFin
dings
Real
1
1
StructurePoint
Type
0
1
ThematicQualit
y
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
Integer
0
1
Integer
0
1
Boolean
0
1
Integer
Constraint
LinearStructurePoint
Name/
Role name
Description
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Condition Occurrenc
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Class
LinearStructureP
oint
18.
1
position
18.
2
18.
3
typeOfGeolFindin
gs
thematicQuality
the quality of the
registration/survey of a
theme viewed in relation to
the actual conditions in
nature. Different thematic
resolution / degree of
generalisation may be
governed by the objects
importance for the society,
the areal significance or
the economy of the project
geolLocationNum unique number series for
ber
specification of geological
locality
geologistFieldNu the geologist's own field
mber
number for localities and
samples
structurePointTy measurement of the line
pe
and plan structures at an
observation locality
geolHorizontalVa value of measurement in
lue
the horizontal plane
geolVerticalValue value of the measurement
in the vertical plane
deformationPhas clearly separate events
e
(incidents) involving
deformation of the bedrock
Note: The different phases
are distinguished with 0 as
original, 1 for the first
deformation phase, etc.
18.
4
18.
5
18.
6
18.
7
18.
8
18.
9
1.2.18.1
1
1
PointWithQuali
ty
1
1
0
1
TypeOfGeolFin
dings
ThematicQualit
y
0
1
Real
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
StructurePoint
Type
0
1
Integer
0
1
Integer
0
1
Integer
Association <<Topo>> RockSurface-RockBoundary
No
Name/
Role name
19
Association
RockSurfaceRockBoundary
Role
boundaryRock
Role
(unnamed)
RockSurface
19.
1
19.
2
observasjon/måling av en
lineær struktur i
berggrunnen
Eksempel: Foldeakse
observation/measurement
of a linear structure in the
bedrock
Description
Norwegian Mapping Authority
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Type
1
N
1
1
RockBoundary Aggregatio
n
RockSurface
June 2009
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Association <<Topo>> RockSurface-GeoDelimLine
No
Name/
Role name
20
Association
RockSurfaceGeoDelimLine
Role
boundaryGeoDeli
mLine
Role
(unnamed)
RockSurface
20.
1
20.
2
1.2.18.3
Name/
Role name
21
Association
OutcropGeoDelimLine
Role
boundaryGeoDeli
mLine
Role
(unnamed)
Outcrop
21.
2
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Type
Constraint
1
N
GeoDelimLine
Aggregatio
n
0
1
RockSurface
Association <<Topo>> Outcrop-GeoDelimLine
No
21.
1
Description
Description
Norwegian Mapping Authority
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Type
Constraint
1
N
GeoDelimLine
Aggregatio
n
0
1
Outcrop
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Codelists
1.2.19.1
Nr
1
<<CodeList>> OtherRockTypeLineType
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
1.14
1.15
1.16
Code name
CodeList
OtherRockTypeLineType
Unspecified
Depositional contact
Depositional contact between lava
streams
Intrusive contact
Unconformity (angular unconformity)
Reversed magnetic pole
Sedimentary
Intersecting line
Axial trace of synform, unspecified
Axial trace for antiform
Axial trace of an anticline
Axial plane of an anticline, recumbent
Axial trace of a syncline
Axial trace of a syncline, recumbent
Coal seam
Constructed auxiliary line
1.17
Buffer zone boundary
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.2.19.2
Nr
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Definition/Description
marking lines which appear on bedrock maps and which have not been individually defined
Code
0
1
2
Line that indicate reversing of the magnetic poles
FF-The intersection of the foliation with the surface or plane of a cross-section
FF-Constructed lines connecting geological boundaries in the air, sea or outside a crosssection
3
4
5
6
10
20
40
60
61
70
71
80
90
91
<<CodeList>> ChemicalCompositionOfRock
Code name
CodeList
ChemicalCompositionOfRock
Acidic
Intermediate
Basic
Ultrabasic
Norwegian Mapping Authority
Definition/Description
rough classification of rock types based on their chemical composition, mainly connected to
the content of Si02 in the rock
FF-Magmatic rock containing more than 63% SiO2
FF-Magmatic rock containing 52-63% SiO2.
FF-Magmatic rock containing 45-52% SiO2
FF-Magmatic rock containing < 45% SiO2
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2.5
Salic
2.6
Femic
1.2.19.3
Nr
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
Nr
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
<<CodeList>> RockGrainSize
Code name
CodeList
RockGrainSize
Very coarse-grained
Coarse-grained
Moderately- to coarse-grained
Moderately granular
Fine-granular
Very fine-granular
Density
Cryptocrystalline
1.2.19.4
Said about magmatic rocks where normative silicon and aluminium-rich minerals such as
quartz, feldspar, feldspatoids and corundum dominate
said about magmatic rocks where normative iron, magnesium and calcium-rich minerals such
as pyroxene, olivine, magnetite, ilmenite and hematite dominate
Definition/Description
classification of rock types according to grain size
1980)
Kornstørrelse større enn 30 mm
Kornstørrelse mellom 5 og 30 mm
Kornstørrelse mellom 1 og 30 mm
Kornstørrelse mellom 1 og 5 mm
Kornstørrelse mellom 0.1 og 1 mm
Kornstørrelse mellom 0.01 og 0.1 mm
Kornstørrelse mellom 0.001 og 0.01 mm
Kornstørrelse finere enn 0.001 mm
Code
Note: (according to Visser, W.A. (ed.)
<<CodeList>> RockStructure
Code name
CodeList
RockStructure
Massive
Stratified
Homogeneously layered
Heterogeneously layered
Diffusely layered
Homogeneously thin-bedded
Diffusely thin-bedded
Cross-bedded
Weakly foliated
Foliated
Highly foliated
Foliated with lenses
Highly foliated with lens
Norwegian Mapping Authority
Definition/Description
primary features of the rock's appearance, which help to describe how it has been formed
Deformation type
Foliated with lens-shaped augens
Highly foliated with lens-shaped augens
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4.15
4.16
4.17
4.18
4.19
4.20
4.21
4.22
4.23
4.24
Mylonitic
Blastomylonitic
Slightly elongated
Amphibolic
Highly elongated
Slightly folded
Folded
Highly folded
Boudinage formed
Brecciate
Crushed
1.2.19.5
Nr
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.11
5.12
5.13
<<CodeList>> RockSymbol
Code name
CodeList
RockSymbol
Conglomerate
Sedimentary breccia
Tillite
Agglomerate
Pillow lava
Cataclasite, crush breccia
Mylonite
Migmatite
Explosion breccia (pyroclastic
breccia)
Intrusion breccia
Dykes,dyke swarms cutting across
foliation or bedding. The symbol
shows the main direction of the dyke
Dykes, dyke swarms cutting the
foliation horizontally or diagonally, or
the direction is not known
Dykes, dyke swarms following
foliation or bedding
Norwegian Mapping Authority
Definition/Description
symbols used on geological bedrock maps
Code
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FF-Note: The symbol shows the main direction of the dyke??
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51
52
53
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5.15
5.16
5.17
5.18
5.19
5.20
5.21
5.22
5.23
5.24
5.25
5.26
5.27
5.28
5.29
5.30
5.31
5.32
5.33
5.34
5.35
5.36
5.37
Arrow pointing in the direction of
younger strata in a stratigraphic
sequence
Fossil deposit
Sampling locality for determination of
isotopic age Dating method shown in
DATERINGTY
Borehole
Earthquake, epicentre
Antimony/Stibnite
Arsenic, arsenopyrite
Lead; galena
Gold
Iron; (hematite) or hematite and
magnetite
Iron, magnetite
Copper; chalcopyrite, bornite, cuprite
Cobalt, Cobaltite
Chromium, chromite
Manganese, manganese minerals
Molybdenum, molybdenite
Nickel; pentlandite and chalcopyrite,
pyrrhotite
Niobium, tantalum, scandium,
niobium, tantalum and scandium
minerals
Platinum metals
Zinc; sphalerite
Zinc and lead; spaleriteand galena
Rare earth minerals
Sulphur, copper; pyrite, pyrrhotite
with chalcopyrite, sphalerite and
galena
Silver, silver, argentite and other
silver minerals
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Tin, Cassiterite
Titanium, ilmenite and rutile
Uranium, thorium, uranium minerals,
thorium minerals
Bismuth, bismuthine
Tungsten, scheelite
Native copper, cuprite
Claim
Mine in operation
Mine, abandoned
Open pit ore mine, in operation
Open ore mine, abandoned
Andalusite
Anorthosite
Apatite
Baryte
Basalt
Beryl, beryllium minerals
Brucite
Whetstone
Diabas, Dolerite
Diatomite
Diorite
Dolomite
Dolomite marble
Feldspar
Fluorite
Gabbro
Mica
Gneiss
Mica schist
Graphite
Garnet
Granite
Greenschist, greenstone
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Limestone
Calcite marble
Kaolinite
Soapstone (steatite)
Quartz
Quartzite
Quartz schist
Kyanite
Larvikite
Magnesite
Marble
Nepheline syenite
Norite
Olivine rock (Dunite)
Pegmatite
Rutile, eclogite
Serpentinite
Sillimanite
Slate, flagstone/roofing tile
Syenite
Talc
Trondhjemite
Vermiculite
Wollastonite
Zirkon
Stone quarry (+letter showing
mineral/type of rock)
Stone quarry, abandoned
Stone quarry (aggregate, crushed
rocks)
Drilled well, unspecified
Drilled well, gas
Drilled well, oil
Drilling rig
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Code name
CodeList
RockTypeTexture
Granular
Porphyritic
Felsitic
Ophitic
Cataclastic
Equigranular, idioblastic
Heteroblastic
Weak orientation
Banded
Schliered
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7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
<<CodeList>> RockTypeTexture
Definition/Description
phrase used about the structure of a rock type (grain size, grain shape and arrangement) as
seen under a microscope
Code
<<CodeList>> BedrockClassification
Code name
CodeList
BedrockClassification
Not classified
Precambrian basement
Eocambrian plutonic rocks of the Fen
Complex
Autochthonous rocks, younger than
the Precambrian basement
Autochthonous and overthrust
sedimentary rock
Overthrust rocks
Rocks from the Devonian period to
and including the Neogene period
Soil deposits from the Quaternary
period
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Definition/Description
rough classification based on the relative age and movement of the bedrock
Note: Whether they have been formed at its positionon or have been moved (overthrust)
Code
0
1
2
3
FF-Autochthonous and overthrust sedimentary rock from the late Neoproterozoic and the
Cambro-Silurian periods
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8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
8.10
8.11
8.12
8.13
8.14
8.15
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8.17
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8.19
8.20
8.21
8.22
8.23
8.24
8.25
8.26
8.27
8.28
<<CodeList>> MainRockCode
Code name
CodeList
MainRockCode
Soil / Uncompacted material
Sandstone
Conglomerate, sedimentary breccia
Breccia
Mylonite, phyllonite
Sedimentary rock (unspecified)
Slate, sandstone, limestone
Sandstone, slate
Limestone, slate, marlstone
Limestone, dolomite
Granite, granodiorite
Diorite, monzodiorite
Syenite, quartz syenite
Monzonite, quartz monzonite
Mangerite syenite
Rhyolite, rhyodacite, dacite
Rhombus porphyry
Metabasalt
Volcanic rocks (unspecified)
Mangerite to gabbro, gneiss and
amphibolite
Gabbro, amphibolite
Keratophyre
Quartz-diorite, tonalite, trondhjemite
Olivine rock (Dunite)
Eclogitet
Anorthosite
Charnockite to anorthosite plutonic
rocks, locally Metamorphosed
Amphibolite and mica schist
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Definition/Description
rough classification of the bedrock in Norway
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Code
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
10
11
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
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8.30
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8.33
8.34
8.35
8.36
8.37
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8.39
Greenstone, amphibolite
Metasandstone, slate
Quartzite
Mica gneiss, mica schist,
metasandstone, amphibolite
Phyllite, mica schist
Calcareous mica schist, calc silicate
gneiss
Marble
Dolomite
Dioritic to granitic gneiss, migmatite
Augen gneiss, granite, foliated granite
Banded gneiss (amph., hbl.gneiss,
Banded gneiss (amphibolite, hornblende gneiss, mica gneiss locally migmatitic)
mic. gneiss), locally migm.
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<<CodeList>> IndexMineral
Nr
9
Code name
CodeList
IndexMineral
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
9.9
9.10
9.11
9.12
9.13
9.14
Albite
Almandine
Andalusite
Biotite
Cordierite
Clinopyroxene
Diopside
Garnet
Hypersthene
Potassium feldspar
Kyanite
Orthopyroxene
Pyroxene
Pyrope
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Definition/Description
Code
mineral used to characterise zones with a different degree of rock conversion (metamorphism)
Note: Rendered as the initials of the mineral(s), several initials together, comma-separated, for
example Ky,Sil. Note: Rendered as the initials of the mineral(s), several initials together,
comma-separated, for example Ky,Sil.
Ab
Alm
And
Bi
Co
Cps
Di
Gnt
Hy
Kfs
Ky
Opx
Px
Py
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9.16
Sillimanite
Staurolite
Sil
St
1.2.19.10 <<CodeList>> LineamentType
Nr
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10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
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10.12
10.13
10.14
10.15
10.16
10.17
10.18
10.19
10.20
10.21
10.22
10.23
10.24
10.25
10.26
Code name
Definition/Description
CodeList
collective name for lineation in the bedrock (displacement limits??, faults and fracture zones)
LineamentType
Note: Definitions given in NGT (Nystuen 1986).
Unspecified
Concealed thrust boundary
Thrust boundary, unspecified
Internal (smaller) thrust boundary
Thrust boundary below a nappe
(sheet)
Boundary for minor thrust sheet
Sole thrust
Floor fault
Decollement fault
Concealed normal fault
Normal fault
Reverse fault
Listric fault
Strike-slip fault, unspecified
Strike-slip fault, sinistral (leftward)
Strike-slip fault, dextral (rightward)
Oblique-slip fault, unspecified
Oblique-slip fault, normal and sinistral
Oblique-slip fault, normal and dextral
Oblique-slip fault, reverse and
sinistral
Oblique-slip fault, reverse and dextral
Transformal fault
Caldera fault
Transform, active
Transform, extinct
Transform, extinct/covered
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10.28
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10.30
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10.32
10.33
10.34
10.35
10.36
10.37
10.38
10.39
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10.41
Thrust block boundary
Fault, unspecified
Ordinary joint
Major joint, possible fault
Joint with potential young age
movement
Joints, drawn on the basis of air
photo interpretation
Dyke
Fracture zone, crushed zone
Assumed fault, crushed zone; drawn
on the basis of geophysical data
Mylonite zone
Shear zone 1
Shear zone 2
Escarpment
Spreading axis, active
Spreading axis, Inactive
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Stiplet
Heltrekt
1.2.19.11 <<CodeList>> DegreeOfSolubility
Nr
11
11.1
11.2
11.3
Code name
CodeList
DegreeOfSolubility
Of low solubility
Of medium solubility
Highly soluble
Definition/Description
the ability of the rock to dissolve chemically
bedrock
Code
Note: Also expresses buffer capacity of the the
1
2
3
1.2.19.12 <<CodeList>> MetamorphicDegree/MetamorphicGrade
Nr
12
12.1
12.2
12.3
Code name
CodeList
MetamorphicDegree/MetamorphicGra
de
Non-metamorphic
Very low grade
Low grade
Norwegian Mapping Authority
Definition/Description
the rock's conversion degree (metamorphic grade)
Note: A list of mineral assemblages which is characteristic for the transformation
(metamorphism) has been specified under explanations
No alternation of the rock
Content of lawsonite, laumontite, prehnite, pumpellyite??, albite
Content of chlorite, zoisite, clinozoisite, actinolite
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10
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12.5
12.6
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Medium grade
High grade
Granulite grade
Eclogite grade
Contact metamorphism
High pressure
Anatexis
Content of staurolite, cordierite (chloritoid and ferriferous chlorite are gone)
Content of potassium feldspar, aluminium silicates, cordierite, almandine
Content of hypersthene (high degree with very low water pressure)
Content of omphacite, pyrope (basic composition)
Transformation as a result of contact metamorphism
Metamorphism/Transformation as a result of meteorite impact
Partial melting, migmatite formation
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1.2.19.13 <<CodeList>> MetamorphicLineType
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13
13.1
13.2
13.3
13.4
13.5
Code name
CodeList
MetamorphicLineType
Anatexis
Contact metamorphism
Mineral isograde
Regional metamorphism
Not indicated
Definition/Description
isolines drawn through observations where the rock has the same degree of transformation
(metamorphism)
Code
Grense for begynnende anatakse (oppsmeltning, migmatisering)
1.2.19.14 <<CodeList>> LevelOfRadioactivity
Nr
14
14.1
14.2
14.3
14.4
14.5
Code name
CodeList
LevelOfRadioactivity
Insufficient data
Low radiation
Ordinary radiation
Slightly raised
Raised radiation level
14.6
High radiation
Definition/Description
Code
natural radioactive radiation from the rock type/bedrock
Note: Usually established by measuring gamma radiation from the rock(measured in imp/sec).
0
Lavere stråling enn det som er vanlig for de fleste bergarter (<50 imp/sek)
1
Normal stråling for de fleste bergarter (50-100 imp/sek)
2
Strålingen er noe høyere enn det som er vanlig for de fleste bergarter (100-200 imp/sek)
3
Den naturlige strålingen fra bergartene er såpass forhøyet at den bør tas i betraktning under
4
arealdisponeringen. Større sannsynlighet for oppkonsentrering av radon enn normalt.
Den naturlige strålingen fra bergarten er så høy at man ikke bør oppholde seg i området over 5
lengere tid eller ta med seg steinprøver hjem.
1.2.19.15 <<CodeList>> StructurePointType
Nr
15
Code name
CodeList
StructurePointType
Norwegian Mapping Authority
Definition/Description
measurement of the linear and planar structures at an observation point Note: Further
information and definitions of the structures are available in NGU Publication No. 113, p. 52
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and NGT vol. 66 (Nystuen 1986).
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15.2
15.3
15.4
15.5
15.6
15.7
15.8
15.9
15.10
15.11
15.12
15.13
15.14
15.15
15.16
15.17
15.18
15.19
15.20
15.21
15.22
15.23
15.24
15.25
15.26
15.27
Fold axis
Anticline axis
Synklinalakse
Antiform axis
Synform axis
Lineation
Intersection lineation
Streching lineation
Lineation defined by minor folds
Mineral lineation
Slickenside striae
Bedding
Schistosity/foliation
Schistosity
Foliation
Foliation and section?? lineation
Mylonite
Kink band, unknown orientation
Kink band with the dip of the band
indicated
Kink band with the dip of the band
indicated and with the relative
movement denoted by an arrow
Joint
Open joint
Filled joint
Crenulation cleavage, fracture
cleavage
Planar structure based on
geophysical data
Axial plane
Fault plan
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Undifferentiated
For example formed as a result of intersecting plane structures
For example formed by elongated conglomerate pebbles
Sedimentary bedding/primary bedding in plutonic rocks
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1.2.19.16 <<CodeList>> BedrockBoundaryType
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16.1
16.2
Code name
CodeList
BedrockBoundaryType
OceanContinentalCrust
PaleocenEocenAvgrensning
Norwegian Mapping Authority
Definition/Description
special delimitation in the bedrock, not comprising typical bedrock boundaries
Code
FF-Delimitation between ocean crust and continental crust
Avgrensning mellom paleocen og eocen
1
2
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