BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E57178
Sample Donor Dangerfield,J.; Hawkes,J.R.; Wheatley, C.W.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Porphyritic Volcanic Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Quartz porphyry with abundant biotite.
Locality details Langstone Downs, 1.2 Km. at 290 deg. from Henwood.
50k map sheet Tavistock (337)

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Map reference SX 2553 7377
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E57178

Cross Polarized, E57178

Plane Polarized, E57178

Plane Polarized, E57178