BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E34701
Sample Donor Poole,E.G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornstones.'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Precambrian basal beds of Beacon Hill Hornstones.
Locality details In north end of M1 motorway cutting east of Birch Mill about half a mile north of Copt Oak.
50k map sheet Coalville (155)

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Map reference SK 4820 1345
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E34701

Cross Polarized, E34701

Plane Polarized, E34701

Plane Polarized, E34701