BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E15774; COLLNOSEH430;
Sample Donor Hollingworth,S.E.
Rock name Andesite. 'Original entry: Pyroxene Andesite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments D. Dark, freely porphyritic 1/8", some augite. Borrowdale Volc. type area. cf Eycott Hill. All have vesicular top
Locality details Eycott Hill, 830 yds W 14 deg S of Qpot Lease
50k map sheet Cockermouth (23)

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Map reference NY 388 301
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E15774

Cross Polarized, E15774

Plane Polarized, E15774

Plane Polarized, E15774