BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E62217; E62217/A; E62217/B; COLLNOLC902;
Sample Donor Cooper,A.H.; Fortey,N.J.;
Rock name Slate.
Stratigraphy Arenig.
Comments Dark grey slaty mudstone (oriented sample)
Locality details Bowscale End; hillside exposure close to road
50k map sheet Cockermouth (23)

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Map reference NY 3602 3139
Year collected 1989 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E62217/A

Cross Polarized, E62217/A

Plane Polarized, E62217/A

Plane Polarized, E62217/A


E62217/B

Cross Polarized, E62217/B

Plane Polarized, E62217/B

Plane Polarized, E62217/B