BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E29438; COLLNOYG3432;
Sample Donor Smith,D.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Oolitic Dolomite Siltstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments LAGOONAL EQUIVELANT OF M. MAGNESIAN LIMESTONE REEF. NOTE HOLLOW CORES OF OOLITHS
Locality details 1/2WAY UP S. FACE,SHOTTON QUARRY.,600 N. OF SHOTTON COLLIERY
50k map sheet Durham (27)

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Map reference NZ 399 418
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E29438

Cross Polarized, E29438

Plane Polarized, E29438

Plane Polarized, E29438