BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E51596; COLLNOOH50;
Sample Donor Hamblin,R.J.O.
Rock name Basalt. 'Original entry: Dyke Rock (Basic)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke rock 1 m. in from margin.
Locality details Mitre East Opencast Coal Site, Essington. NE. end of first cut of Heathen Coal area.
50k map sheet Lichfield (154)

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Map reference SJ 97 03
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E51596

Cross Polarized, E51596

Plane Polarized, E51596

Plane Polarized, E51596