BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E31565; COLLNOGL11;
Sample Donor Lewis,G.D.E.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Almost the base of the succession. Exposure in quarry shows dolomitisation of oolite low down in the main limestone.
Locality details SE corner. Blaen Mofydd Quarry. 380 Yds. N. at 38 deg. E. of The Travellers Rest.
50k map sheet Newport (249)

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Map reference ST 161 847
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E31565

Cross Polarized, E31565

Plane Polarized, E31565

Plane Polarized, E31565