BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E17960
Sample Donor Flett,J.S.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Purple mica schist. This and spec. E17961 are taken from opposite sides of fault but close together to show contrasting states of metamorphism.
Locality details Porthallow, S. side of cove.
50k map sheet Lizard (359)

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Map reference SW 802 237
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E17960

Cross Polarized, E17960

Plane Polarized, E17960

Plane Polarized, E17960