BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E15483; COLLNOAF1;
Sample Donor Fowler,A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Tholeiite (Olivine) Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments THIN DYKE IN LOW MAIN COAL
Locality details RIVER WANSBECK 500YDS W OF CEN. LINE OF CASTLE ISLAND (ON 6" MAP)
50k map sheet Tynemouth (15)

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Map reference NZ 282 856
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E15483

Cross Polarized, E15483

Plane Polarized, E15483

Plane Polarized, E15483