BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E19465; COLLNO9075;
Sample Donor Rose,W.C.C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Granite Greisen With Tourmaline'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Greisen vein in granite. Relationship between greisen and or kaolinization.
Locality details Cligga Mine, Cligga Head, 1 mile W. of Perranporth, 200 Ft. level.
50k map sheet Newquay (346)

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Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E19465

Cross Polarized, E19465

Plane Polarized, E19465

Plane Polarized, E19465