BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E66076; COLLNONA5009;
Sample Donor Aitkenhead,N.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sandstone in Gleaston Formation (P2), probably equivalent to Pendleside Sandstone.
Locality details Small disused quarry at Swantley, 615 m. SE. of Intack Farm.
50k map sheet Lancaster (59)

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Map reference SD 5245 6770
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E66076

Cross Polarized, E66076

Plane Polarized, E66076

Plane Polarized, E66076