BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E30855; COLLNOJW269;
Sample Donor Wright,J.E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Metadolerite/Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments ? Medium grained basic igneous rock. From debris of trench excavation. Site is on crest of ridge so specimens are probably close to solid positions.
Locality details Watermain trench, 430 Yds. W. at 14 deg. N. of Drewsteignton Church.
50k map sheet Okehampton (324)

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Map reference SX 734 910
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E30855

Cross Polarized, E30855

Plane Polarized, E30855

Plane Polarized, E30855