BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E46969; E46969/A; E46969/B; COLLNORT67;
Sample Donor Taylor, R.T.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Elvan (microgranite).
Locality details Foreshore, Trevean Cove, 720 m. bearing 294 deg from Acton Castle.
50k map sheet Penzance (358)

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Map reference SW 5450 2878
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E46969/A

Cross Polarized, E46969/A

Plane Polarized, E46969/A

Plane Polarized, E46969/A


E46969/B

Cross Polarized, E46969/B

Plane Polarized, E46969/B

Plane Polarized, E46969/B