BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E20487; E20487/A;
Sample Donor Mitchell,G.H.
Rock name Basalt; Metadolostone;. 'Original entry: Basalt.'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Heading towards Thringstone Fault. Hydrolyzed mixture of basalt and shale.
Locality details Desford Colliery, Elna heading north.
50k map sheet Coalville (155)

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Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E20487

Cross Polarized, E20487

Plane Polarized, E20487

Plane Polarized, E20487


E20487/A

Cross Polarized, E20487/A

Plane Polarized, E20487/A

Plane Polarized, E20487/A