BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E34954
Sample Donor Poole,E.G.
Rock name Breccia ; Limestone;. 'Original entry: Breccia.'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Basal Keuper marl breccia on carboniferous limestone. The breccia is mineralised with lead, copper, manganese & hematite. Limestone is heavily dolomitised.
Locality details Breedon Hill Quarries, Breedon Cloud Wood, N.E. corner of quarry.
50k map sheet Loughborough (141)

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Map reference SK 413 217
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E34954

Cross Polarized, E34954

Plane Polarized, E34954

Plane Polarized, E34954