BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E51539; COLLNOSG414;
Sample Donor Strong,G.E.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Carboniferous Limestone
Comments Chert band 3 (with superjacent dolomite) Lower Carboniferous.
Locality details West side of track by entrance to Craig Cynfyn Quarry, 90 m. E. of spot height 522 on Limekiln Road.
50k map sheet Abergavenny (232)

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Map reference SO 2713 0292
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E51539

Cross Polarized, E51539

Plane Polarized, E51539

Plane Polarized, E51539