BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E11712; E11712/A;
Sample Donor Acton, T.
Rock name 'Original entry: Cristobalite Structure And Brown Interstitial Matter'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Silica bricks, heated up to 1750-1800 deg. centigrade.
Locality details Silica Brick Co. Bwlchgwyn, near Wrexham.
50k map sheet Wrexham (121)

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Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E11712

Cross Polarized, E11712

Plane Polarized, E11712

Plane Polarized, E11712


E11712/A

Cross Polarized, E11712/A

Plane Polarized, E11712/A

Plane Polarized, E11712/A