BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E15895
Sample Donor Not entered
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz Sandstone W. Silica Cement'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Bwlchgwyn quartzite from millstone grit Presented by A. Acton
Locality details Bwlchgwyn, nr. Wrexham
50k map sheet Wrexham (121)

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Map reference SJ 265 533
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E15895

Cross Polarized, E15895

Plane Polarized, E15895

Plane Polarized, E15895