BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E42690
Sample Donor Hawkes,J.R.
Rock name Wacke. 'Original entry: Greywacke'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine sandstone. Bude Formation.
Locality details Roadside quarry, W. side of A373, immediately N. of Meshaw Village.
50k map sheet Cholmleigh (309)

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Map reference SS 7566 1967
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E42690

Cross Polarized, E42690

Plane Polarized, E42690

Plane Polarized, E42690