BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E54978; COLLNO2;
Sample Donor Wild, J.B.L.
Rock name 'Original entry: Argillaceous Sandstone (Greywacke)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pennant sandstone.
Locality details 170 m. NE. of quarry buildings, Trehir Quarry, Bedwas.
50k map sheet Newport (249)

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Map reference SO 1554 8985
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E54978

Cross Polarized, E54978

Plane Polarized, E54978

Plane Polarized, E54978