BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E20212
Sample Donor Taylor,J.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Chloritic & Muscovitic Limonite Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments N'HAMPTON SAND ABOUT 5' ABOVE TOP OF WORKABLE IRONSTONE
Locality details TOWCESTER MIN. & BRICK CO'S PIT, EASTON NESTON
50k map sheet Towcester (202)

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Map reference SP 706 511
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E20212

Cross Polarized, E20212

Plane Polarized, E20212

Plane Polarized, E20212