BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E51540; COLLNOSG421;
Sample Donor Strong,G.E.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Carboniferous Limestone
Comments Chert. Lower Carboniferous.
Locality details Gallowsgreen Quarry, near Varteg Hill, 170 m. from Glynavon Cottages.
50k map sheet Abergavenny (232)

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Map reference SO 2664 0681
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E51540

Cross Polarized, E51540

Plane Polarized, E51540

Plane Polarized, E51540