West Cornwall - Geology
Rock - Peridotite - Kennack Sands (S23)
As well as the famous Serpentinite and Kennack Gneiss , Kennack Sands has Gabbro , Granite and Basalt Dykes . Veins of Talc Minerals - Soapstone - Asbestiform minerals .
This photo is of Peridotite - a dark-colored igneous rock consisting mostly of olivine and pyroxene .
The Peridotite can be Dark Green or Black.
The lower pic is sea washed Peridotite.
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Location - Kennack Sands is on the eastern side of The Lizard Penninsula - in Gallery 23
Ref: 1086.7
Date: 25/03/2015
Location: SW 7336.1640