BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E10890; COLLNO291;
Sample Donor Blake,Professor
Rock name 'Original entry: Garnetiferous Mica-Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Mona Complex. Pen-Zone. See Mem.Geol.of Anglesey.p.368. Epidote & alkali feldspar abundant. Cf.E.99102 & analysis also
Locality details N.of Old Holyhead Rd., E.of River Braint
50k map sheet Caernarfon (105)

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Map reference SH 516 719
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E10890

Cross Polarized, E10890

Plane Polarized, E10890

Plane Polarized, E10890