BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E3789
Sample Donor Dixon,E.E.L.
Rock name 'Original entry: Greenstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Remains of ophitic structure.
Locality details Quarry, 550 Yds. NW. of Polkinghorne Cowinear, Hayle.
50k map sheet Penzance (351)

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Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E3789

Cross Polarized, E3789

Plane Polarized, E3789

Plane Polarized, E3789