BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E15728; COLLNOSEH391;
Sample Donor Hollingworth,S.E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Andalusite Corderite Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Coarse, spotted, well metamorphosed Skiddaw; biotitic matrix, large andalusite
Locality details 470 yds NW of Blackhazel Beck outfall, R. Caldew
50k map sheet Cockermouth (23)

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Map reference NY 316 325
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E15728

Cross Polarized, E15728

Plane Polarized, E15728

Plane Polarized, E15728