BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E3498
Sample Donor Wilkinson, S.B.
Rock name Granite. 'Original entry: Tourmaline Granite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine grained with irregular grains of apatite.
Locality details Mayon, near Sennen, Lands End.
50k map sheet Penzance (358)

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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


E3498

Cross Polarized, E3498

Plane Polarized, E3498

Plane Polarized, E3498