BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E51444
Sample Donor Hawkes,J.R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende, Plagioclase, Pyroxene Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornfelsed Pillow Lava with interbedded cherty rock.
Locality details Veor Cliff, 0.75 Km. bearing 286 deg from Zennor Church.
50k map sheet Penzance (351)

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Map reference SW 4478 3871
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E51444

Cross Polarized, E51444

Plane Polarized, E51444

Plane Polarized, E51444