BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E53062; COLLNOAS41;
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 Disused quarry, 375 m. SSW. of Alton Castle.
50k map sheet Ashbourne (124)

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Map reference SK 0714 4215
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E53062

Cross Polarized, E53062

Plane Polarized, E53062

Plane Polarized, E53062