BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E15655; COLLNOSEH337;
Sample Donor Hollingworth,S.E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Spotted Shale'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Low grade alteration of Skiddaw Slate (Knott type)
Locality details 500 yds E 27 deg N of Swinside
50k map sheet Cockermouth (23)

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Map reference NY 343 326
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E15655

Cross Polarized, E15655

Plane Polarized, E15655

Plane Polarized, E15655