BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E54952; E54952/A; E54952/B; COLLNONGB347;
Sample Donor Berridge,N.G.
Rock name Dolerite (Synonymous With Microgabbro). 'Original entry: Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Amygdaloidal dolerite subjected to spheroidal weathering.
Locality details The Southern margin of the Calton Hill dolerite intrusion, 4 miles ESE. of Buxton (Nr. A6-A5270 junction).
50k map sheet Buxton (111)

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Map reference SK 1185 7108
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E54952/A

Cross Polarized, E54952/A

Plane Polarized, E54952/A

Plane Polarized, E54952/A


E54952/B

Cross Polarized, E54952/B

Plane Polarized, E54952/B

Plane Polarized, E54952/B