BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E62215; E62215/A; E62215/B; COLLNOLC900;
Sample Donor Cooper,A.H.; Fortey,N.J.;
Rock name Slate.
Stratigraphy Arenig.
Comments Grey slate of the Kirkstile Formation, showing 3 cleavages (oriented sample)
Locality details Side of forestry road in Hospital Plantation, on the NE spur of Grisedale Pike
50k map sheet Keswick (29)

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Map reference NY 2126 2330
Year collected 1989 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E62215/A

Cross Polarized, E62215/A

Plane Polarized, E62215/A

Plane Polarized, E62215/A


E62215/B

Cross Polarized, E62215/B

Plane Polarized, E62215/B

Plane Polarized, E62215/B