BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E54993; COLLNONGB361;
Sample Donor Berridge,N.G.
Rock name Basalt. 'Original entry: Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sample from midway between E54991 and E54992. Resembles the fresh amygdaloidal basalt.
Locality details Roadside cutting, London Rd, Buxton, opposite the Dukes Drive junction.
50k map sheet Buxton (111)

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Map reference SK 0641 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


E54993

Cross Polarized, E54993

Plane Polarized, E54993

Plane Polarized, E54993