BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E18647; COLLNOWCCR217;
Sample Donor Rose,W.C.C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Acid Andesite[Of Type Usually Called Rhyolite In B.V.S.]'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments ? TUFF borrowdale volcanic series forming country rock in vicinity of greenside load (galena)
Locality details 360Y NNW. OF BEACON 2332' SHEFFIELD PIKE GLENRIDDING
50k map sheet Keswick (29)

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Map reference NY 368 184
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E18647

Cross Polarized, E18647

Plane Polarized, E18647

Plane Polarized, E18647