BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E18894; COLLNOKD111;
Sample Donor Dunham,K.C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Metasomatised Limestone With Sericite,Quartz,Galena,Fluorite,Pyrite And Sphaleri'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments see N.P.O. MEMO. VOL 1 P 58 UPPER PART OF HIGH "FLAT" 3' TO 6' BELOW TOP OF TYNEBOTTOM LIMESTONE FROM CENTRE OF FLAT
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


E18894

Cross Polarized, E18894

Plane Polarized, E18894

Plane Polarized, E18894