BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E49640; E49640/A; E49640/B; COLLNODAN1579;
Sample Donor Dangerfield,J.; Hawkes,J.R.;
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Megacrystic granite, (contaminated), partly kaolinized and hematised.
Locality details Old quarry near Santry Farm, 1 Km. East of St. Buryan Church.
50k map sheet Penzance (358)

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Map reference SW 4190 2568
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E49640/A

Cross Polarized, E49640/A

Plane Polarized, E49640/A

Plane Polarized, E49640/A


E49640/B

Cross Polarized, E49640/B

Plane Polarized, E49640/B

Plane Polarized, E49640/B