BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E8066; COLLNO8;
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name Hornfels. 'Original entry: Cordierite Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Cordierite weathered to golden yellow pinite.
Locality details G. Back of Altarnum Church, Old Quarry.
50k map sheet Tavistock (337)

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Map reference SX 222 814
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E8066

Cross Polarized, E8066

Plane Polarized, E8066

Plane Polarized, E8066