BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E15770; COLLNOSEH426;
Sample Donor Hollingworth,S.E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Microlithic Andesite, Fine Grained'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments A. Dark, fine grained, porphyritic feldspar, 1/8". Borrowdale Volc. type area. cf Eycott Hill. All have vesicular top
Locality details Eycott Hill, 420 yds W 20 deg S of Qpot Lease
50k map sheet Cockermouth (23)

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Map reference NY 392 298
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E15770

Cross Polarized, E15770

Plane Polarized, E15770

Plane Polarized, E15770