BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E30553; COLLNOWV 18;
Sample Donor Wilson,A.A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartzitic Sst. (Fine,Gr.)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments V: Shirkley Sst.GP.(?E,) 60' from base.
Locality details Stream in Shirkley Wood, Biddulph Moor.
50k map sheet Macclesfield (110)

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Map reference SJ 9211 5908
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E30553

Cross Polarized, E30553

Plane Polarized, E30553

Plane Polarized, E30553