BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E3871
Sample Donor Hill, J.B.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Grit'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pebbles of orthoclase, oligoclase, quartz, felsite and fine grit.
Locality details Ventonglider.
50k map sheet Newquay (346)

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Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E3871

Cross Polarized, E3871

Plane Polarized, E3871

Plane Polarized, E3871