BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E47623; E47623/A; E47623/B; E47623/C; COLLNODAN 1650; ELABNO2607;
Sample Donor Dangerfield,J.; Hawkes,J.R.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Granite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Granite.
Locality details Geevor Tin Mine, 13th Level, (Boscawell), crosscut south of Bill Lode. Shaft is 0.8 Km. WNW of Pendeen Church.
50k map sheet Penzance (351)

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Map reference SW 3752 3452
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E47623/A

Cross Polarized, E47623/A

Plane Polarized, E47623/A

Plane Polarized, E47623/A


E47623/B

Cross Polarized, E47623/B

Plane Polarized, E47623/B

Plane Polarized, E47623/B


E47623/C

Cross Polarized, E47623/C

Plane Polarized, E47623/C

Plane Polarized, E47623/C