BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E17517; COLLNOGD 30;
Sample Donor Dines,H.G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Torrmalinized Siliceous Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments The pebbles appear to be of tourmaline bearing rocks and were found scattered in top soil.The "solid" on which they were found is pebbly sand.(?late pliocene in age) and the soil on this formation contained abundant material (e.g. angular flints, rar
Locality details About 1/2m. N.E.of Covehithe Church
50k map sheet Lowestoft (176)

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Map reference TM 529 825
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E17517

Cross Polarized, E17517

Plane Polarized, E17517

Plane Polarized, E17517