BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E49644; E49644/A; E49644/B; MR33117; COLLNODAN1595;
Sample Donor Dangerfield,J.; Hawkes,J.R.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Granite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Megacrystic granite, (contaminated).
Locality details Foreshore, 0.3 Km. South of Mousehole Harbour.
50k map sheet Penzance (358)

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Map reference SW 4686 2600
Year collected 1976 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E49644/A

Cross Polarized, E49644/A

Plane Polarized, E49644/A

Plane Polarized, E49644/A


E49644/B

Cross Polarized, E49644/B

Plane Polarized, E49644/B

Plane Polarized, E49644/B