BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E56660; E56660/A; E56660/B; COLLNOGE7;
Sample Donor Holder,M.T.
Rock name Schist. 'Original entry: Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Laminated contact schist from aureole of Cornmenellis Granite. Mylor Beds.
Locality details Roadcutting near Penryn. 650 m. at 158 deg. from Lower Treluswell, near Penryn.
50k map sheet Falmouth (352)

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Map reference SW 7788 3527
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E56660/A

Cross Polarized, E56660/A

Plane Polarized, E56660/A

Plane Polarized, E56660/A


E56660/B

Cross Polarized, E56660/B

Plane Polarized, E56660/B

Plane Polarized, E56660/B