BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E56432; COLLNONGB371;
Sample Donor Berridge,N.G.
Rock name Basalt. 'Original entry: Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Amygdaloidal basalt lava in contact with the apophysis.
Locality details NNW. facing quarry face at Southern margin of Cottonhill intrusion, 4 miles ESE. of Buxton.
50k map sheet Buxton (111)

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Map reference SK 1194 7115
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E56432

Cross Polarized, E56432

Plane Polarized, E56432

Plane Polarized, E56432