BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E30292; COLLNOHS25;
Sample Donor Squirrell,H.C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Siltstone (Protoquartzite Type)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Downton Castle Sandstone.
Locality details 3350 Yds. S. at 13 deg. W. of Usk Station.
50k map sheet Newport (249)

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Map reference ST 3688 9822
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E30292

Cross Polarized, E30292

Plane Polarized, E30292

Plane Polarized, E30292