BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E3833; COLLNO305; NEG451M;
Sample Donor Hill, J.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Porphyritic Elvan'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments With rounded spots rich in tourmaline. Microgranitic groundmass.
Locality details Quarry at Savecock Water.
50k map sheet Falmouth (352)

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Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E3833

Cross Polarized, E3833

Plane Polarized, E3833

Plane Polarized, E3833