BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E32111; COLLNOJW331;
Sample Donor Wright,J.E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Calcite Grossular Hornfels With Axinite And Actinolite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Grey impure limestone, Lower Culm. From near N. edge of limestone outcrop, in thermal aureole of Dartmoor granite.
Locality details Entrance to Hobhouse Quarry, (disused). 1830 Yds. E. 34 deg. N. of East Ash Farm.
50k map sheet Okehampton (324)

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Map reference SX 698 920
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E32111

Cross Polarized, E32111

Plane Polarized, E32111

Plane Polarized, E32111