BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E53275; E53275/A; E53275/B; MR34594; COLLNODAN2223;
Sample Donor Dangerfield,J.; Hawkes,J.R.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Granite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Finer type megacrystic
Locality details Foreshore and foot of cliff S end of Cligga Granite outcrop, 3.15km at 034deg from St.Agnes church
50k map sheet Newquay (346)

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Map reference SW 7374 5330
Year collected 1978 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E53275/A

Cross Polarized, E53275/A

Plane Polarized, E53275/A

Plane Polarized, E53275/A


E53275/B

Cross Polarized, E53275/B

Plane Polarized, E53275/B

Plane Polarized, E53275/B