BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E31833; COLLNO184;
Sample Donor Dixon,E.E.L.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Partly silicified matrix from within silicified Productus. Scabriculo Costatus with matrix outside containing sponge spicules partly impinged upon by dolomite. D3.
Locality details Quarry, 150 Yds. E. of Oystermouth Castle.
50k map sheet Swansea (247)

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Map reference SS 615 884
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E31833

Cross Polarized, E31833

Plane Polarized, E31833

Plane Polarized, E31833