BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E62226; E62226/A; E62226/B; COLLNOLC911;
Sample Donor Fortey,N.J.
Rock name Metadolostone.
Stratigraphy Arenig. Kirk Stile Formation.
Comments Grey, strongly cleaved mudstone of the Kirkstile Formation
Locality details Barrow Gill near Braithwaite
50k map sheet Keswick (29)

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Map reference NY 2276 2276
Year collected 1989 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E62226/A

Cross Polarized, E62226/A

Plane Polarized, E62226/A

Plane Polarized, E62226/A


E62226/B

Cross Polarized, E62226/B

Plane Polarized, E62226/B

Plane Polarized, E62226/B