BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E18170
Sample Donor Tonks, L.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Micaceous Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments SANDSTONE BAND
Locality details B.H. FROM TOP BUSTY WORKINGS PELAW MAIN COLLIERIES 7" ABOVE BIRDWELL, 120' DEEP IN BORING
50k map sheet Sunderland (21)

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Map reference NZ 30 64
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E18170

Cross Polarized, E18170

Plane Polarized, E18170

Plane Polarized, E18170