BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E9042
Sample Donor Dewey,H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Porphyritic Spilite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Corroded hornblende, many large feldspars with contact biotite.
Locality details Quarry near Glubhole.
50k map sheet Tavistock (337)

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Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E9042

Cross Polarized, E9042

Plane Polarized, E9042

Plane Polarized, E9042