BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E47436
Sample Donor Berridge,N.G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Porphyritic Amygdaloidal Basalt Or Andesite.'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Highly porphyritic amygdaloidal basalt or andesite; moderately fresh.
Locality details Heath Lane NCB BH about 1Km S.W. of Great Parston. Depth 660.6m.
50k map sheet Melton Mowbray (142)

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Map reference SK 91117 29921
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E47436

Cross Polarized, E47436

Plane Polarized, E47436

Plane Polarized, E47436