BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E18897; COLLNOKD114;
Sample Donor Dunham,K.C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Marmorised Limestone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments TOP GREY POST OF TYNEBOTTOM LIMESTONE 2' 9" TO 3' 6" THICK GENERALLY NOT MINERALISED
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

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E18897

Cross Polarized, E18897

Plane Polarized, E18897

Plane Polarized, E18897