BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E30296; COLLNOHS29;
Sample Donor Squirrell,H.C.
Rock name Wacke. 'Original entry: Subgreywacke'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Upper coal measures. Pennant sandstone, 25 ft. above No. 2. Rhondda horizon.
Locality details 1700 Yds. N. at 5 deg. E. of Risca Station.
50k map sheet Newport (249)

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Map reference ST 2410 9210
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E30296

Cross Polarized, E30296

Plane Polarized, E30296

Plane Polarized, E30296