BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E38725; COLLNOCE5;
Sample Donor Evans,C.D.R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Basic Igneous Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Cleaved basic rock containing feldspar phenocrysts; ?tuff
Locality details 830 yds 315 deg from Dolwyddelan Castle
50k map sheet Snowdon (119)

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Map reference SH 7164 5283
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E38725

Cross Polarized, E38725

Plane Polarized, E38725

Plane Polarized, E38725