BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E30863; COLLNOJW278;
Sample Donor Wright,J.E.
Rock name Chert. 'Original entry: Chert'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments ? Weathered tuff from band in banded impure limestone. Chert and mudstone, culm.
Locality details Small disused quarry, 980 Yds. W. at 22 deg. N. of Drewsteignton Church.
50k map sheet Okehampton (324)

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Map reference SX 727 911
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E30863

Cross Polarized, E30863

Plane Polarized, E30863

Plane Polarized, E30863