BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E8390; E8390/A; MR11482;
Sample Donor Pierce, R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz Tourmaline Breccia'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Main Lode according to Mr Dines, 22/3/51.
Locality details New William Shaft, Dalcoath Mine. Cross cut at 550 fm.
50k map sheet Falmouth (352)

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Map reference SW 6609 4052
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E8390

Cross Polarized, E8390

Plane Polarized, E8390

Plane Polarized, E8390


E8390/A

Cross Polarized, E8390/A

Plane Polarized, E8390/A

Plane Polarized, E8390/A