BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E51460
Sample Donor Hawkes,J.R.
Rock name 'Original entry: "Hornblende", Plagioclase, Garnet, Chlorite, Ilmenite, Sphene Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende rich greenstone. (Pillow Lava).
Locality details Outcrop by mine tip, 2 Km. bearing 246 deg from Pendeen Church.
50k map sheet Penzance (351)

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Map reference SW 364 333
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E51460

Cross Polarized, E51460

Plane Polarized, E51460

Plane Polarized, E51460