BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number RC433/1; M5362/5;
Sample Donor Not entered
Rock name 'Original entry: 'Neuberg Chalk''
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Neuberg 'chalk' is a very fine grained powder produced in the Neuberg area of Bavaria for use as a fine abrasive. It consists of finely divided quartz (70-75%) and kaolinite, mined underground fron decalcified zones of a silaceous limestonn
Locality details Bavaria
50k map sheet Not entered
Map reference Not entered
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions