BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E53123; COLLNOAS128;
Sample Donor Charley,T.J.
Rock name Metadolostone. 'Original entry: Mudstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Colour laminated mudstone. 'Keuper Marl', Triassic.
Locality details 600 m. ENE. of Alton Towers.
50k map sheet Ashbourne (124)

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Map reference SK 0809 4369
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E53123

Cross Polarized, E53123

Plane Polarized, E53123

Plane Polarized, E53123