BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E51462; MR34093;
Sample Donor Hawkes,J.R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Plagioclase Vein In Mica Plagioclase Ilmenite Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Diopside veins in biotite rich greenstone. (Pillow Lava).
Locality details Loose block, cliff top, Botallack, approximately 2 Km. at 250 deg from Pendeen Church.
50k map sheet Penzance (351)

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Map reference SW 361 335
Year collected 1978 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E51462

Cross Polarized, E51462

Plane Polarized, E51462

Plane Polarized, E51462