BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E31568; COLLNOGL14;
Sample Donor Lewis,G.D.E.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments C13/6 Above base of C. limestone Apparently represents reversal to Old Red Sandstone.
Locality details Small crags above old quarry in Old Red Sandstone. 210 Yds. S. at 12 deg. E. of Tongwynlais Mill.
50k map sheet Newport (249)

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Map reference ST 135 824
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E31568

Cross Polarized, E31568

Plane Polarized, E31568

Plane Polarized, E31568