BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E18466; E18466/A; COLLNOJHT60;
Sample Donor Taylor,J.H.
Rock name Limestone; Ooid-Limestone;. 'Original entry: Ironstone'
Stratigraphy Middle Jurassic. Northampton Ironstone.
Comments oolitic limestone, gypsum replacing limonite top 1 ft of Northampton Ironstone
Locality details Stanion Lane Pit 700 y SW of Weldon Grange
50k map sheet Kettering (171)

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Map reference SP 912 884
Year collected
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E18466

Cross Polarized, E18466

Plane Polarized, E18466

Plane Polarized, E18466


E18466/A

Cross Polarized, E18466/A

Plane Polarized, E18466/A

Plane Polarized, E18466/A