BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E54982; COLLNO6;
Sample Donor Wild, J.B.L.
Rock name 'Original entry: Argillaceous Sandstone (Greywacke)(Finer)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pennant sandstone.
Locality details Quarry, 700 m. SE. of Wyllie Chapel.
50k map sheet Newport (249)

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Map reference SO 1831 9384
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E54982

Cross Polarized, E54982

Plane Polarized, E54982

Plane Polarized, E54982