BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E47637; COLLNOSG286;
Sample Donor Strong,G.E.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Carboniferous Limestone
Comments Dark shelly limestone S2 very well jointed to form blocks about half way up quarry. 30'-40'.
Locality details Quarry, S. of Pen-y-pant.
50k map sheet Merthyr Tydfil (231)

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Map reference SN 8510 1545
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E47637

Cross Polarized, E47637

Plane Polarized, E47637

Plane Polarized, E47637