BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E17972; E17972/A; COLLNOMI26962 A2;
Sample Donor Dines,H.G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz Tourmaline Cassiterite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Central part of the lode at edge (2 slices).
Locality details Geevor Mine, Pendeen, N. Lode.
50k map sheet Penzance (351)

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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


E17972

Cross Polarized, E17972

Plane Polarized, E17972

Plane Polarized, E17972


E17972/A

Cross Polarized, E17972/A

Plane Polarized, E17972/A

Plane Polarized, E17972/A