BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E38125; MR31826; COLLNO24;
Sample Donor Gritstone Project
Rock name Wacke. 'Original entry: Greywacke'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Coarse sandstone (Wenlock/Ludlow) Silurian. Used as part of 1970's Roadstone Project
Locality details Wernddu Upper Quarry, 3 miles NNW. of Corwen.
50k map sheet Corwen (120)

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Map reference SJ 064 482
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E38125

Cross Polarized, E38125

Plane Polarized, E38125

Plane Polarized, E38125