BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E15721; E15721/A; COLLNOSEH384;
Sample Donor Hollingworth,S.E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Low Grade Andalusite Slate'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Massive, dark, faintly banded with prominent chiastolite
Locality details 800 yds E 15 deg S of Outlet of Bowscale Tarn
50k map sheet Cockermouth (23)

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Map reference NY 343 311
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E15721

Cross Polarized, E15721

Plane Polarized, E15721

Plane Polarized, E15721


E15721/A

Cross Polarized, E15721/A

Plane Polarized, E15721/A

Plane Polarized, E15721/A