BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E9447; COLLNO519;
Sample Donor Road Board
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Micaceous Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Not entered
Locality details South Down Quarry on Martinhoe Common, about 1 mile from main road, Ilfracombe to Lynton.
50k map sheet Ilfracombe (277)

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Map reference SS 673 474
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E9447

Cross Polarized, E9447

Plane Polarized, E9447

Plane Polarized, E9447