BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E37493
Sample Donor Worsam,B.C.
Rock name Hydroxides And Oxides Of Iron. 'Original entry: Ironstone.'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fragment of large ironstone dogger (2-3') across, in lower part of overseal marine band (M.C.M).
Locality details Trial Pit in Willesley Wood, 1400 yards due west of Valley Farm, Willesley, and 1220 yards north and 52 degrees west of Willesley Church.
50k map sheet Coalville (155)

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Map reference SK 3317 1542
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E37493

Cross Polarized, E37493

Plane Polarized, E37493

Plane Polarized, E37493