BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record
| Sample number | E38349; MR31867; COLLNO65; |
|---|---|
| Sample Donor | Hart,F.; Oldershaw,D.; |
| Rock name | 'Original entry: Lithic Greywacke' |
| Stratigraphy | Not entered |
| Comments | Medium grained feldspathic grit with Carboniferous partings. (Carboniferous). Used as part of 1970's Roadstone Project |
| Locality details | Large disused quarry on A467 at Abercarn. |
| 50k map sheet | Newport (249) |
| Map reference | ST 217 953 |
| Year collected | Not entered |
| Bore name | Not applicable |
| Confidentiality | No restrictions |
Petrological thin sections
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Transition from XPL to PPL light
E38349
