BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E53061; COLLNOAS40;
Sample Donor Charley,T.J.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sandstone, Hollington Farm, Sherwood Sandstone Group. Triassic.
Locality details Quarry waste tip, 320 m. E. of Alton Castle.
50k map sheet Ashbourne (124)

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Map reference SK 0766 4249
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E53061

Cross Polarized, E53061

Plane Polarized, E53061

Plane Polarized, E53061