BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E31927
Sample Donor Dixon,E.E.L.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Elvan, decomposed, much chlorite; a 5 inch vein, probably of Parsley Dyke.
Locality details Cutting in Truro - Newquay Branch Railway, 107 Yds. N of Mt. Hawke-Truro road, near The Burrows.
50k map sheet Falmouth (352)

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Map reference SW 729 471
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E31927

Cross Polarized, E31927

Plane Polarized, E31927

Plane Polarized, E31927