BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E3988
Sample Donor Flett,J.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Cordierite, Biotite, Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Quartz zoisite vein, corundum, ? very probably sillimanite.
Locality details Tater Du, W. of Lamorna.
50k map sheet Penzance (358)

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Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E3988

Cross Polarized, E3988

Plane Polarized, E3988

Plane Polarized, E3988