BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E25126; COLLNO46;
Sample Donor Dunham,K.C.; Plint, Mr.;
Rock name Ash (Tephra). 'Original entry: Ash'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Grey blue, banded sliceous tuffs with distinct patination; conchoidal fracture and 'Blockey jointing'. (Miss CI Felt of Mem. Archeology & Technology)
Locality details Back Wall of small cave, W face of Dungeon Gill, Pike of Stickle
50k map sheet Cumbria or Ambleside (38)

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Map reference NY 273 073
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E25126

Cross Polarized, E25126

Plane Polarized, E25126

Plane Polarized, E25126