BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E54992; COLLNONGB360;
Sample Donor Berridge,N.G.
Rock name Basalt. 'Original entry: Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Apparent coarse porphyritic (mafic phenocryst) basalt. Lowest available part of the section.
Locality details Roadside cutting, London Rd, Buxton, opposite the Dukes Drive junction.
50k map sheet Buxton (111)

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Map reference SK 0642 7229
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E54992

Cross Polarized, E54992

Plane Polarized, E54992

Plane Polarized, E54992