BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E32573
Sample Donor Chaperlin,K.
Rock name 'Original entry: Manganese Ore'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Manganese ore, Arenig
Locality details Benallt Mine (disused) 1400 yds WSW of St. Aelrhiws Church. 3 1/4 ml ENE of Aberdaron
50k map sheet Aberdaron and Bardsey Island (133)

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Map reference SH 222 282
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E32573

Cross Polarized, E32573

Plane Polarized, E32573

Plane Polarized, E32573