BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E56664; E56664/A; E56664/B; COLLNOGE11;
Sample Donor Holder,M.T.
Rock name Schist. 'Original entry: Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Spotted mica schist; Aureole of Cornmenellis Granite. Mylor Beds.
Locality details Railway cutting. 550 m. at 285 deg. from Penryn Town Hall.
50k map sheet Falmouth (352)

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Map reference SW 7796 3455
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E56664/A

Cross Polarized, E56664/A

Plane Polarized, E56664/A

Plane Polarized, E56664/A


E56664/B

Cross Polarized, E56664/B

Plane Polarized, E56664/B

Plane Polarized, E56664/B