BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E29271
Sample Donor Lewis,G.D.E.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments 2" ? Tonstein parting below uppermost coal in cutting from ? big vein GP., close below Hafod Henlog MB.
Locality details Coal exposed in West bank of cutting leading to Caerphilly Tunnel.
50k map sheet Newport (249)

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Map reference ST 172 860
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E29271

Cross Polarized, E29271

Plane Polarized, E29271

Plane Polarized, E29271