BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E3996
Sample Donor Flett,J.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Adinole Or Spilite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Untwinned feldspars, quartz, pale green hornblende and rounded crystals of andalusite or cordierite.
Locality details N. side of island, St. Ives.
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


E3996

Cross Polarized, E3996

Plane Polarized, E3996

Plane Polarized, E3996