BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E11690; COLLNO4592;
Sample Donor Howe,J.A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Silica Bricks'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments SILICA BRICK
Locality details CASTLE HILL QUARRY
50k map sheet Newcastle upon Tyne (20)

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Map reference NZ 077 491
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E11690

Cross Polarized, E11690

Plane Polarized, E11690

Plane Polarized, E11690