BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E62212; COLLNOLC897;
Sample Donor Cooper,A.H.; Fortey,N.J.;
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated); Siltstone (Undifferentiated);.
Stratigraphy Arenig.
Comments Grey interbedded sandstone-siltstone of the Kirkstile Formation (oriented sample)
Locality details Old quarry. by forestry road. in Hospital Plantation, NE spur of Grisedale Pike
50k map sheet Keswick (29)

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Map reference NY 2121 2319
Year collected 1989 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E62212

Cross Polarized, E62212

Plane Polarized, E62212

Plane Polarized, E62212