BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E47160; E47160/A; E47160/B; COLLNOR0486;
Sample Donor Old,R.A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sandstone
Locality details Railway Cutting. 200 m E of Foan Hill
50k map sheet Coalville (155)

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Map reference SK 4195 1605
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E47160/A

Cross Polarized, E47160/A

Plane Polarized, E47160/A

Plane Polarized, E47160/A


E47160/B

Cross Polarized, E47160/B

Plane Polarized, E47160/B

Plane Polarized, E47160/B