BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E38044; MR30499; COLLNORT1;
Sample Donor Taylor, R.T.
Rock name 'Original entry: Pellet Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fusiform pellets concentrated at base of sandstone in ripple troughs and load casts. Previously described as rolled plant fragments.
Locality details 225 Yds. S. of Dyers Lookout. At base of 1st sandstone bed above 4' black shale in core of anticline.
50k map sheet Bideford (292)

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Map reference SS 2242 2524
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E38044

Cross Polarized, E38044

Plane Polarized, E38044

Plane Polarized, E38044