BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E22980; COLLNOBW163;
Sample Donor Welch,F.B.A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandy Limestone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments "Dolomitic conglomerate". Used as a building stone.
Locality details Quarry, 400 Yds. N. at 30 deg. E. of Church at Almondsbury.
50k map sheet Chepstow (250)

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Map reference ST 604 844
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E22980

Cross Polarized, E22980

Plane Polarized, E22980

Plane Polarized, E22980