BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E51466
Sample Donor Hawkes,J.R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Banded "Hornblende", Plagioclase, Phlogopite, Ilmenite, Sphene Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sheared hornblende biotite hornfels. (Tuff or lava).
Locality details Cliff top, Botallack Head, 2.1 Km. at 260 deg from Pendeen Church.
50k map sheet Penzance (351)

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Map reference SW 362 338
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E51466

Cross Polarized, E51466

Plane Polarized, E51466

Plane Polarized, E51466