BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E32112; COLLNOJW332;
Sample Donor Wright,J.E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Diopside Axinite Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Massive impure limestone with axinite, 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


E32112

Cross Polarized, E32112

Plane Polarized, E32112

Plane Polarized, E32112