BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E51467
Sample Donor Hawkes,J.R.
Rock name 'Original entry: "Hornblende", Plagioclase, Muscovite, Sphene, Ilmenite Rock With Epidote Veining'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende, biotite, greenstone.(Pillow lava).
Locality details Outcrop by main path to Crowns Mine, approximately 2.1 Km. at 250 deg from Pendeen Church.
50k map sheet Penzance (351)

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Map reference SW 3628 3345
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E51467

Cross Polarized, E51467

Plane Polarized, E51467

Plane Polarized, E51467