BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E49682; E49682/A; E49682/B; MR33143; COLLNODAN1653;
Sample Donor Dangerfield,J.; Hawkes,J.R.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Microgranite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine granite, megacryst rich, (tourmalinized).
Locality details Geevor Tin Mine, 13th level, 13 EZ Crosscut.
50k map sheet Penzance (351)

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Map reference SW 375 345
Year collected 1976 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E49682/A

Cross Polarized, E49682/A

Plane Polarized, E49682/A

Plane Polarized, E49682/A


E49682/B

Cross Polarized, E49682/B

Plane Polarized, E49682/B

Plane Polarized, E49682/B