BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E27812; COLLNOKY493;
Sample Donor Kellaway,G.A.
Rock name Wacke. 'Original entry: Sub Greywacke'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments 'Pennant Series' coal measures. For comparison with other coal measure siltstone
Locality details Old siltstone quarry Kingsweston Lane, Kingsweston, 150 yds N. of Kingsweston House (School), 1400 yds NE of Shirehampton House
50k map sheet Bristol (264)

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Map reference ST 538 784
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E27812

Cross Polarized, E27812

Plane Polarized, E27812

Plane Polarized, E27812