BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E65555; E65555/A; E65555/B; COLLNOLC1150;
Sample Donor Fortey,N.J.
Rock name Conglomerate.
Stratigraphy Ordovician.
Comments Volcanogenic conglomerate with strong tectonic fabric
Locality details N side of spillway channel, at junction of Skiddaw Group with Eycott Group
50k map sheet Cockermouth (23)

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Map reference NY 2593 3554
Year collected 1990 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E65555/A

Cross Polarized, E65555/A

Plane Polarized, E65555/A

Plane Polarized, E65555/A


E65555/B

Cross Polarized, E65555/B

Plane Polarized, E65555/B

Plane Polarized, E65555/B