2018

SW6949 : Veined Rock

taken 6 years ago, near to Porthtowan, Cornwall, England

Veined Rock
Veined Rock
These rocks have been subjected to metamorphism by both heat and deformation. The white veins are quartz which has filled in the cracks.

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Geographical Context: Coastal Geological interest
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SW6949, 70 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Anne Burgess   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 14 May, 2018   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 21 May, 2018
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SW 6973 4952 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:18.0343N 5:14.0895W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SW 6973 4952
View Direction
Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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