BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E51541; COLLNOSG422;
Sample Donor Strong,G.E.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Carboniferous Limestone
Comments Weathered dolomite shell band, c. 2 m. above lower chert band. 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


E51541

Cross Polarized, E51541

Plane Polarized, E51541

Plane Polarized, E51541