BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E51544; COLLNOSG447;
Sample Donor Strong,G.E.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Carboniferous Limestone
Comments Laminated limestone unit in calcite mudstone group. Lower Carboniferous.
Locality details Section above Gilwern Hill Quarry, 680 m. at 220 deg. from Clydach Station.
50k map sheet Abergavenny (232)

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Map reference SO 2362 1322
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E51544

Cross Polarized, E51544

Plane Polarized, E51544

Plane Polarized, E51544