BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E18927; COLLNOJHT65;
Sample Donor Taylor,J.H.
Rock name Hydroxides And Oxides Of Iron. 'Original entry: Ferruginous Limestone'
Stratigraphy Middle Jurassic. Northampton Ironstone.
Comments limonite-siderite oolite; limonitised ooliths in siderite 5 ft from top of Northampton Ironstone
Locality details Desborough Pit pit besides Desborough Grange
50k map sheet Market Harborough (170)

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Map reference SP 806 841
Year collected
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E18927

Cross Polarized, E18927

Plane Polarized, E18927

Plane Polarized, E18927