BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E20329; COLLNOJHT142;
Sample Donor Taylor,J.H.
Rock name Limestone, Ferruginous ; Ooid-Limestone;. 'Original entry: Ferruginous Limestone'
Stratigraphy Middle Jurassic. Northampton Ironstone.
Comments limonitised sideritic oolitic limestone top "Curly Bed"
Locality details Desborough Pit 150 y SW of Desborough Grange
50k map sheet Market Harborough (170)

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Map reference SP 801 841
Year collected
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E20329

Cross Polarized, E20329

Plane Polarized, E20329

Plane Polarized, E20329