BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E54981; COLLNO5;
Sample Donor Wild, J.B.L.
Rock name 'Original entry: Argillaceous Sandstone (Greywacke)(Finer)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pennant sandstone.
Locality details Quarry, 600 m. NE. of Cwarrau-Mawr.
50k map sheet Newport (249)

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Map reference SO 1467 8940
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E54981

Cross Polarized, E54981

Plane Polarized, E54981

Plane Polarized, E54981