BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E2630
Sample Donor Watts, W.W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Gritty Shale.'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Gritty shale, compressed.
Locality details Old Quarry, 500 yards S.W. of Whittle Quarry.
50k map sheet Coalville (155)

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Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E2630

Cross Polarized, E2630

Plane Polarized, E2630

Plane Polarized, E2630