BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number MR36528
Sample Donor Fortey,N.J.; Milodowski, A.E.; Young,B.R.;
Rock name Manganiferous/ Ferruginous Deposits; Mineral-Type-Claystone (Unspecified Mineral);. 'Original entry: Manganese-Oxide'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sooty friable manganese-oxide rock, porous, with variable amounts of limonite, ?clay(white), with abundant fluorite & calcite, 8cm.
Locality details Sedling Mine, Cowshill, Weardale, Durham. From old spoil heap.
50k map sheet Not entered

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Map reference NY 86400 40900
Year collected 1998 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions