BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E47653; E47653/A; E47653/B; MR33273; COLLNOSG316;
Sample Donor Strong,G.E.
Rock name 'Original entry: Conglomerate'
Stratigraphy Carboniferous Limestone
Comments Conglomerate near top of grit.
Locality details Abercriban Grey Grit Quarry.
50k map sheet Merthyr Tydfil (231)

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Map reference SN 064 127
Year collected 1976 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E47653/A

Cross Polarized, E47653/A

Plane Polarized, E47653/A

Plane Polarized, E47653/A


E47653/B

Cross Polarized, E47653/B

Plane Polarized, E47653/B

Plane Polarized, E47653/B