BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E28724; COLLNOJE 4284;
Sample Donor Earp, J.R.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Soft Sst. With hard pink "Nodes" (?Barytic); characteristic of Frodsham beds hereabouts.
Locality details Roadside exp.of Frodsham beds, S.of Melsby Hill:Due W.of crossroads,1/2ml. NW of Alvanley Church
50k map sheet Chester (109)

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Map reference SJ 492 746
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E28724

Cross Polarized, E28724

Plane Polarized, E28724

Plane Polarized, E28724