BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E42501; E42501/A; COLLNOA;
Sample Donor Beer,K.E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Minette Lamprophyre'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Biotite rich lamprophyre (minette).
Locality details Trench in field gateway near Hicks Mill, 2.3 miles NW. of Lewannick Church.
50k map sheet Tavistock (337)

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Map reference SX 2663 8247
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E42501

Cross Polarized, E42501

Plane Polarized, E42501

Plane Polarized, E42501


E42501/A

Cross Polarized, E42501/A

Plane Polarized, E42501/A

Plane Polarized, E42501/A