BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E30883; COLLNOJW304;
Sample Donor Wright,J.E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz Sericite Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornfelsed sandstone with coarse mica crystals. From aureole of Dartmoor Granite.
Locality details 1960 Yds. W. at 37 deg. S. of Drewsteignton Church.
50k map sheet Okehampton (324)

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Map reference SX 717 902
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E30883

Cross Polarized, E30883

Plane Polarized, E30883

Plane Polarized, E30883