BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E56430; COLLNONGB369;
Sample Donor Berridge,N.G.
Rock name Basalt. 'Original entry: Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fresh, amygdaloidal, intrusive basalt.
Locality details Southern margin of Cottonhill intrusion, 4 miles ESE. of Buxton.
50k map sheet Buxton (111)

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Map reference SK 1192 7117
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E56430

Cross Polarized, E56430

Plane Polarized, E56430

Plane Polarized, E56430