BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E49498; E49498/A; E49498/B; MR32974; COLLNODAN1208;
Sample Donor Dangerfield, J.; Hawkes,J.R.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Granite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Megacrystic
Locality details Headland on NE side of Penberth Cove, 0.9km at 190deg from Burnewhall, 2km S of St. Buryan's Church, St. Buryan
50k map sheet Penzance (358)

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Map reference SW 4050 2265
Year collected 1976 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E49498/A

Cross Polarized, E49498/A

Plane Polarized, E49498/A

Plane Polarized, E49498/A


E49498/B

Cross Polarized, E49498/B

Plane Polarized, E49498/B

Plane Polarized, E49498/B