BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record
| Sample number | E27660; COLLNOYA2172; |
|---|---|
| Sample Donor | Price,R.H. |
| Rock name | Not entered |
| Stratigraphy | Not entered |
| Comments | BASAL PERMIAN MAGNESIAN LIMESTONE RESTING ON YELLOW SANDS. THE BASEL BEDS.OF THE LIMESTONE HERE OF 'REEF' FACIES, CONTAIN MUCH IRON ENRICHMENT |
| Locality details | DOWN HILL SAND QUARRY |
| 50k map sheet | Sunderland (21) |
| Map reference | NZ 348 601 |
| Year collected | Not entered |
| Bore name | Not applicable |
| Confidentiality | No restrictions |
Petrological thin sections
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Transition from XPL to PPL light
E27660
