BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E51463
Sample Donor Hawkes,J.R.
Rock name 'Original entry: "Hornblende", Plagioclase, Sphene Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende, biotite, ? Cummingtonite greenstone, hornfels.(Pillow Lava).
Locality details Cliff top outcrop, Botallack, approximately 2.1 Km. at 254 deg from Pendeen Church.
50k map sheet Penzance (351)

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Map reference SW 362 336
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E51463

Cross Polarized, E51463

Plane Polarized, E51463

Plane Polarized, E51463