BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E26285; MR19834; COLLNO3;
Sample Donor Eyles,V.A.
Rock name Lamprophyres; Monchiquite;. 'Original entry: Monchiquite With Peridotite Xenolith'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments ? Cognate xenolith in monchiquite intrusion in volcanic vent.
Locality details Near Great House, 4 miles WNW. of Shirenewton, near Argoed House 1 mile WNW of Shirenewton
50k map sheet Chepstow (250)

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Map reference ST 420 968
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E26285

Cross Polarized, E26285

Plane Polarized, E26285

Plane Polarized, E26285