Devon

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As soon as I opened these containers of sand I knew I had something unique. The samples are apparently  composed of grains from the Permian sandstone that is found in the Devon Cliffs. The "Devon Geology" link below is to a pdf file describing the geology of the rock layers. Enjoy!

 

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DEVON 50.70N, 3.80W

NESS BEACH, SHALDON 50.53N, 3.50W

TEIGNMOUTH BEACH, TEIGNMOUTH 50.55N, 3.49W

DAWLISH WARREN 50.60N, 3.44W

TORQUAY BEACH 50.48N, 3.51W

 

DEVON GEOLOGY

The link is to a pdf file describing the Permian rocks in the area!

 

 

 

 

NESS BEACH, SHALDON

 

ZERO MAGNIFICATION IMAGE

REFLECTANCE SPECTRUM

1X* MAGNIFICATION (YELLOW LINE  = 2MM)

1X* MAGNIFICATION (YELLOW LINE  = 2MM)

1X* MAGNIFICATION (YELLOW LINE  = 2MM)

3X* MAGNIFICATION (YELLOW LINE  = 1MM)

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TEIGNMOUTH BEACH

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ZERO MAGNIFICATION IMAGE

REFLECTANCE SPECTRUM

1X* MAGNIFICATION (YELLOW LINE  = 2MM)

3X* MAGNIFICATION (YELLOW LINE  = 1MM)

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DAWLISH WARREN

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ZERO MAGNIFICATION IMAGE

REFLECTANCE SPECTRUM

1X* MAGNIFICATION (YELLOW LINE  = 2MM)

3X* MAGNIFICATION (YELLOW LINE  = 1MM)

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TORQUAY BEACH

ZERO MAGNIFICATION IMAGE

REFLECTANCE SPECTRUM

1X* MAGNIFICATION (YELLOW LINE  = 2MM)

3X* MAGNIFICATION (YELLOW LINE  = 1MM)

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