BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E31447; COLLNOHS45;
Sample Donor Squirrell,H.C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandy Limestone With Scattered Calcified Protoquartzite Pebbles.'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Old Red Sandstone. Maughans Group. Ruperra Limestone.
Locality details Quarry, 300 Yds. W. at 29 deg. S. of Ruperra Castle, near Draethan.
50k map sheet Newport (249)

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Map reference ST 2174 8629
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E31447

Cross Polarized, E31447

Plane Polarized, E31447

Plane Polarized, E31447