BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E12595
Sample Donor Not entered
Rock name Dolerite (Synonymous With Microgabbro). 'Original entry: Olivine Dolerite.'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sill Intrusive in coal measures. See Geology of Wolverhampton. p172-173.
Locality details Dean Colliery Heathtown, Wolverhampton.
50k map sheet Wolverhampton (153)

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Map reference SO 93583 98991
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E12595

Cross Polarized, E12595

Plane Polarized, E12595

Plane Polarized, E12595