BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E54991; COLLNONGB359;
Sample Donor Berridge,N.G.
Rock name Basalt. 'Original entry: Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments "Fresh" amygdaloidal basalt immediately below pale green sticky clay.
Locality details Roadside cutting, London Rd, Buxton, opposite the Dukes Drive junction.
50k map sheet Buxton (111)

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Map reference SK 0639 7230
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E54991

Cross Polarized, E54991

Plane Polarized, E54991

Plane Polarized, E54991