BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E37492
Sample Donor Worsam,B.C.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Sandstone.'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Loose fragment on dip-slope. A distinctive quartzitic fine sandstone with moulds of rootlets, occurs just below Alton Coal Horizon. L.C.M.
Locality details Field surface, 450 yards west and 15 degrees south of Valley Farm, Willesley, and 650 yards due north of Willesley Church.
50k map sheet Coalville (155)

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Map reference SK 3405 1530
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E37492

Cross Polarized, E37492

Plane Polarized, E37492

Plane Polarized, E37492