BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E21009; COLLNOB1;
Sample Donor Dunham,K.C.
Rock name Dolostone. 'Original entry: Dolomite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dolomite above ore body
Locality details Golconda Mine, 2 ml WNW of Wirksworth; 60 fathom Level
50k map sheet Ashbourne (124)

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Map reference SK 249 552
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E21009

Cross Polarized, E21009

Plane Polarized, E21009

Plane Polarized, E21009