BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E11636; COLLNO4939; NEGM 1174;
Sample Donor Howe,J.A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments See M.G.S.Min.Res.Vol.V1 2nd.Edit. 1920 p.121. See M.G.S.Min.Res.Vol.XV1, 1920 pp 22-3 LV pp 8, 3W Mona Complex. Holyhead Qtzite. Refactorys See also PET VOL XVI p73
Locality details Holyhead Silica Works
50k map sheet South Stack (92)

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Map reference SH 227 833
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E11636

Cross Polarized, E11636

Plane Polarized, E11636

Plane Polarized, E11636