BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E18888; COLLNOKD104;
Sample Donor Dunham,K.C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Limestone Replaced By Chalcedony,Quartz,Galena,Pyrite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments see N.P.O.MEMO.VOL1 P 101 LOWER-ORE BEARING PART OF "HIGH FLAT" IN TYNE BOTTOM LIMESTONE 6' TO 7' 6"BELOW TOP LIMESTONE FROM FOREMOST OF CENTRE FLAT,DEC1940.
Locality details ROTHERHOPEFELL MINE 2 1/2ML SSW. OF ALSTON, FROM N. CENTRAL "FLATS"
50k map sheet Alston (25)

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Map reference NY 699 426
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E18888

Cross Polarized, E18888

Plane Polarized, E18888

Plane Polarized, E18888