BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E18707; COLLNO23;
Sample Donor Buchan,S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz Sand'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lower Greensand [silica sand]
Locality details Stone sand pit 3m SW. Aylesbury
50k map sheet Thame (237)

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Map reference SP 782 124
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E18707

Cross Polarized, E18707

Plane Polarized, E18707

Plane Polarized, E18707