BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E3595
Sample Donor Scrivenor, J.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Veinstone (Cassiterite) Tourmalinized Killas'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fractures filled by tourmaline and cassiterite. Vein quartz.
Locality details West Kitty Mine, St. Agnes.
50k map sheet Newquay (346)

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Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E3595

Cross Polarized, E3595

Plane Polarized, E3595

Plane Polarized, E3595