BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E19790; E19790/A; COLLNOJHT113;
Sample Donor Taylor,J.H.
Rock name Hydroxides And Oxides Of Iron. 'Original entry: Ironstone'
Stratigraphy Middle Jurassic. Northampton Ironstone.
Comments calcareous oolitic limonite 3 ft from top of stone, outside layers of bore, soft streaky brown ore
Locality details Stanion Lane Pit section 50, 1150 y SW of Weldon Lodge
50k map sheet Kettering (171)

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Map reference SP 905 882
Year collected
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E19790

Cross Polarized, E19790

Plane Polarized, E19790

Plane Polarized, E19790


E19790/A

Cross Polarized, E19790/A

Plane Polarized, E19790/A

Plane Polarized, E19790/A