BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E50301; E50301/A; E50301/B; COLLNOSG373;
Sample Donor Strong,G.E.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Carboniferous Limestone
Comments Gilwern oolite, 2 m. beneath rubble horizon.
Locality details Craig-y-Gaer Quarry.
50k map sheet Abergavenny (232)

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Map reference SO 2235 1323
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E50301/A

Cross Polarized, E50301/A

Plane Polarized, E50301/A

Plane Polarized, E50301/A


E50301/B

Cross Polarized, E50301/B

Plane Polarized, E50301/B

Plane Polarized, E50301/B