BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E31455; COLLNOHS53;
Sample Donor Squirrell,H.C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Dolomitised Limestone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Old Red Sandstone. Top of St. Maughans Group.
Locality details Quarry, 800 Yds. W. at 25 deg. N. of Pontypool Road Station.
50k map sheet Newport (249)

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Map reference SO 2940 0063
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E31455

Cross Polarized, E31455

Plane Polarized, E31455

Plane Polarized, E31455