BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E6955
Sample Donor Flett,J.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Ophitic Diabase'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Much scaly biotite, quartz, blue tourmaline. Uralitised.
Locality details Old quarry on top of hill, about 0.25 mile NE. of St. Mewan Church, St. Austell.
50k map sheet Bodmin (347)

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Map reference SX 001 515
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E6955

Cross Polarized, E6955

Plane Polarized, E6955

Plane Polarized, E6955