BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E51438
Sample Donor Hawkes,J.R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende, Pyroxene, Garnet, Sulphide, Plagioclase Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Weathered, sulphide bearing, greenstone hornfels.
Locality details Tater Du, 3.9 Km. bearing 131 deg from St.Buryan Church.
50k map sheet Penzance (358)

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Map reference SW 4378 2305
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E51438

Cross Polarized, E51438

Plane Polarized, E51438

Plane Polarized, E51438