BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E29790; COLLNOKY612;
Sample Donor Kellaway,G.A.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Basal part of Black Rock Limestone. Carboniferous Limestone Series
Locality details Press's Quarry, Sea Walls, Avon Gorge (Rt. Bank), 1800 yds. NNW of E. end of Clifton Suspension Bridge, 115 yds. SE of W mouth of Clifton Down Tunnel
50k map sheet Bristol (264)

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Map reference ST 560 746
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E29790

Cross Polarized, E29790

Plane Polarized, E29790

Plane Polarized, E29790