BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E49570; E49570/A; E49570/B; MR33024; COLLNODAN1439;
Sample Donor Dangerfield,J.; Hawkes,J.R.;
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine granite, (reddened); from vein.
Locality details Beach cliff near Maen Dower, 4.05 Km. North of Sennen Church.
50k map sheet Penzance (351)

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Map reference SW 3566 2952
Year collected 1976 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E49570/A

Cross Polarized, E49570/A

Plane Polarized, E49570/A

Plane Polarized, E49570/A


E49570/B

Cross Polarized, E49570/B

Plane Polarized, E49570/B

Plane Polarized, E49570/B