West Cornwall - Geology
Dyke - Kennack Sands - 1 (S23)
In the low cliff behind the Cafe at Kennack Sands is a vein of pinkish-brown rock - Kennack Gneiss .
Kennack Gneiss consists of bands of Pale Pink Feldspar Microgranite and Dark Grey Basalt .
The Dyke like body intrudes into the cliff - formed from Bastite Serpentinite and Gabbro.
Veins of Talc minerals , associated with Serpentine , such as Soapstone are in the cliffs in this area
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Location - Kennack Sands is on the eastern side of The Lizard Penninsula - in Gallery 23
Ref: 3160
Date: 19/04/2016
Location: SW 7343 1647