BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E29444; COLLNOYG3440;
Sample Donor Smith,D.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Brecciated Dolomite-Siltstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Brecciated [?autobrecciated] Dolomite Limestone from uppermost part of middle Magnesian Limestone reef
Locality details More W. of two old quarries 700' W. of Whelly Hill House 4200' SE. of Sheraton outcrop on floor SE. corner of quarry
50k map sheet Durham (27)

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Map reference NZ 448 340
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E29444

Cross Polarized, E29444

Plane Polarized, E29444

Plane Polarized, E29444