BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E29442; COLLNOYG3437;
Sample Donor Smith,D.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Dolomite-Siltstone With Quartz Anhydrite In Cavities'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Upper part of Middle Magnesian Limestone reef. Detritus filling reef cavity & containing Authigenic Quartz cf YG3438 MR24995
Locality details N. side of Hesledon Dene 10' above stream level. 1200' ESE. Of the station Hesledon
50k map sheet Durham (27)

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Map reference NZ 444 378
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E29442

Cross Polarized, E29442

Plane Polarized, E29442

Plane Polarized, E29442