BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E62213; E62213/A; E62213/B; COLLNOLC898;
Sample Donor Cooper,A.H.; Fortey,N.J.;
Rock name Slate.
Stratigraphy Arenig.
Comments Grey slate of Kirkstile Formation (oriented sample)
Locality details Grisedale Gill; 400 m NE of summit of Grisedale Pike
50k map sheet Keswick (29)

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Map reference NY 2024 2280
Year collected 1989 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E62213/A

Cross Polarized, E62213/A

Plane Polarized, E62213/A

Plane Polarized, E62213/A


E62213/B

Cross Polarized, E62213/B

Plane Polarized, E62213/B

Plane Polarized, E62213/B