BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E18172; E18172/A;
Sample Donor Tonks, L.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Flaky Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments HOR. SECTION THROUGH WORM TUBE
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


E18172

Cross Polarized, E18172

Plane Polarized, E18172

Plane Polarized, E18172


E18172/A

Cross Polarized, E18172/A

Plane Polarized, E18172/A

Plane Polarized, E18172/A