BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E51586; COLLNOBA1007;
Sample Donor Brandon,A.
Rock name Siltstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Siltstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Calcareous siltstone, Raglan Marl. (Cornstone).
Locality details Small exposure in N. bank of River Wye, 190 m. at268 deg. from St. Michael's Church, Breinton, Hereford.
50k map sheet Ross (215)

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Map reference SO 47151 39522
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E51586

Cross Polarized, E51586

Plane Polarized, E51586

Plane Polarized, E51586