BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E52307; MR35326; COLLNOSN1758;
Sample Donor Sanderson,R.W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Calcareous Lithic Tuff'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Brownish grey tuff near base of volcanic sequence.
Locality details Foreshore below Swallow Cliff, Middle Hope. 800 m. at 305 deg. from Sandpoint Farm.
50k map sheet Cardiff (263)

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Map reference ST 324 660
Year collected 1980 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E52307

Cross Polarized, E52307

Plane Polarized, E52307

Plane Polarized, E52307