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Domain for coherence DESCRIPTION of RESULT entity
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References |
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Jackson, J.A. (ed.) 1997, Glossary of Geology, 4th edn., American
Geological Institute, Virginia, 769p
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Ryburn, R.J., Bond, L.D. & Hazell, M.S. 1995, Guide to OZROX
AGSO's Field Geology Database, AGSO Record 1995/79, Australian
Geological Survey Organisation, Canberra.
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Qualifier 1:
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Qualifier 2:
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Note:
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Attribute |
Code |
Parent |
Category |
Synonyms |
Description |
Qualifier 1 |
Qualifier 2 |
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coherence |
COMP |
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compact |
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material with particles closely packed due to reduction of bulk volume
in response to the weight of overlying material |
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coherence |
CONS |
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consolidated |
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firm and coherent material |
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coherence |
FI |
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fissile |
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material is capable of being easily split along closely spaced planes |
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coherence |
FRI |
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friable |
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material crumbles naturally or is easily reduced to powder |
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coherence |
HD |
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hard |
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material is resistant and would require extensive work eg drilling
and blasting for its removal |
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coherence |
IN |
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indurated |
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material that has been hardened by pressure, cementation or heat |
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coherence |
PORS |
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porous |
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material has numerous interstices |
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coherence |
UN |
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unconsolidated |
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material in a loosely aggregated form |
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coherence |
UNK |
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unknown |
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coherence of material is unknown |
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