BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record
| Sample number | E27878; COLLNOGP43; |
|---|---|
| Sample Donor | Poole,E.G. |
| Rock name | 'Original entry: Medium Grained Sandstone Partially Impregnated With Copper And Manganese Compounds.' |
| Stratigraphy | Not entered |
| Comments | Copper ore in fine grained sandstone found on old spoil heaps by engine shaft. (Ore supposed to contain blue and green copper carbonate, black copper oxide, calcite, barytes and a small amount of silver). |
| Locality details | Bickerton Copper Mine, old engine shaft tip. |
| 50k map sheet | Nantwich (122) |
| Map reference | SJ 509 543 |
| Year collected | Not entered |
| Bore name | Not applicable |
| Confidentiality | No restrictions |
Petrological thin sections
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Transition from XPL to PPL light
E27878
