BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E33595
Sample Donor Poole,E.G.
Rock name Dolerite (Synonymous With Microgabbro). 'Original entry: Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dolerite, fine grained, pale greenish-grey with white and black porphyritic crystals and pyrite. Heavy.
Locality details Kateshill No.1 BH (for Dudley Corporation) depth 169' 9" at junction of Cromwell sandstone and Peel sandstone.
50k map sheet Dudley (167)

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Map reference SO 9522 8991
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E33595

Cross Polarized, E33595

Plane Polarized, E33595

Plane Polarized, E33595