BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E42495
Sample Donor Poole,E.G.
Rock name Metadolostone. 'Original entry: Kaolinite-Mudstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments ?Fragmental clay rock. 15' 7" below base of stinking coal. (Uppermost Lower Coal Measures).
Locality details Netherton Hill opencast site, west corner 400 yards and 265 degrees from St. Andrew's Church, Netherton.
50k map sheet Dudley (167)

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Map reference SO 9345 8805
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E42495

Cross Polarized, E42495

Plane Polarized, E42495

Plane Polarized, E42495