BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S94652; COLLNOCY63;
Sample Donor Akhurst, M.C.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Calcareous Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Calcareous sandstone at base of turbidite unit
Locality details Disused quarry S of road to Fell Farm
50k map sheet Thornhill (9E)

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Map reference NX 8290 7049
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S94652

Cross Polarized, S94652

Plane Polarized, S94652

Plane Polarized, S94652