BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E10873; COLLNO274;
Sample Donor Blake,Professor
Rock name 'Original entry: Haematite Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Mona Complex. Gwna beds. See Mem.Geol.of Anglesey.pp.377-8 Fine quartz. Minute ? Micas, probably epiclastic.
Locality details NW.end of Newborough sand hills,by road
50k map sheet Caernarfon (105)

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Map reference SH 413 668
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E10873

Cross Polarized, E10873

Plane Polarized, E10873

Plane Polarized, E10873