BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E5044; COLLNO39;
Sample Donor Flett,J.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Schist Or Hornblende Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Granulitic. Basic part of granulitic series.
Locality details 300 Yds. E. at 10 deg N. of summit of Carn Carthilian, about 500 Yds. E. of S. end of Pentreath Beach.
50k map sheet Lizard (359)

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Map reference SW 697 127
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E5044

Cross Polarized, E5044

Plane Polarized, E5044

Plane Polarized, E5044