BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E29490; COLLNOYG134;
Sample Donor Smith,D.B.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lower Magnesian Limestone c20' above horizon of Marl Slate with cavity containing ? Dolomite Crystals
Locality details Lowest horizon exposed on main face in centre of Houghton-Le-Spring quarry
50k map sheet Sunderland (21)

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Map reference NZ 339 506
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E29490

Cross Polarized, E29490

Plane Polarized, E29490

Plane Polarized, E29490