BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E49679; E49679/A; E49679/B; COLLNODAN1648;
Sample Donor Dangerfield,J.; Hawkes,J.R.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Microgranite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine granite, megacryst poor.
Locality details Geevor Tin Mine, 13th level, about 50 m. N. of Treweeks Shaft.
50k map sheet Penzance (351)

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Map reference SW 375 345
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E49679/A

Cross Polarized, E49679/A

Plane Polarized, E49679/A

Plane Polarized, E49679/A


E49679/B

Cross Polarized, E49679/B

Plane Polarized, E49679/B

Plane Polarized, E49679/B