BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E38901; COLLNODU1;
Sample Donor Hammond, M.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite, Plagioclase, Diopside, Opaque Oxide, Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Greenstone, contact altered basic igneous rock.
Locality details Disused quarry near Tater Du Lighthouse, 3.75 miles SSW of Newlyn Harbour.
50k map sheet Penzance (358)

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Map reference SW 440 232
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E38901

Cross Polarized, E38901

Plane Polarized, E38901

Plane Polarized, E38901