BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E5791; COLLNO684; NEG2097M; ELABNO268; NEG795M;
Sample Donor Hill, J.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Spilite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Porphyritic feldspars. Ordovician lava.
Locality details Tregidden Western Quarry, 2.5 miles WNW. of St. Keverne.
50k map sheet Lizard (359)

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Map reference SW 754 231
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E5791

Cross Polarized, E5791

Plane Polarized, E5791

Plane Polarized, E5791