BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E8460; COLLNO121;
Sample Donor Calloway, G.A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments See Mem.Geol.of Anglesey c.f.p.325.fig.202. Mona Complex. The Gneisses. [Tywyn Ridge is crossed out on loose sheet with samples] Base of Palaeozoics. Hornblende gneiss, but in No.'s 8161-4 much deform
Locality details West shore of Llyn Traphwll
50k map sheet Holyhead (93)

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Map reference SH 321 770
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E8460

Cross Polarized, E8460

Plane Polarized, E8460

Plane Polarized, E8460