BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E53092; COLLNOAS90;
Sample Donor Charley,T.J.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pebbly sandstone. Sherwood Sandstone Group. Triassic.
Locality details Quarry lip, 250 m. N. of Birchwood Park Farm, near Snelston.
50k map sheet Ashbourne (124)

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Map reference SK 1534 4101
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E53092

Cross Polarized, E53092

Plane Polarized, E53092

Plane Polarized, E53092