BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E38719; COLLNODS409;
Sample Donor Smith,D.B.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Bedded lower M.L. Mudstone about 8' above Marl Slate film of Aagillaceous ? Carbonaceous Dolomite at base
Locality details N. side of Frenchmans Bay. S. Shields about 70yd NE. old beach staircase
50k map sheet Sunderland (21)

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Map reference NZ 3888 6618
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E38719

Cross Polarized, E38719

Plane Polarized, E38719

Plane Polarized, E38719