BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E38335; MR31852; COLLNO50;
Sample Donor Gough; Oldershaw,D.;
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Protoquartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Micaceous, purple silty sandstone. (Devonian). Used as part of 1970's Roadstone Project
Locality details Craig-y-Fro, old roadside quarry on A470 road, 8 miles SW. of Brecon.
50k map sheet Merthyr Tydfil (231)

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Map reference SO 972 207
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E38335

Cross Polarized, E38335

Plane Polarized, E38335

Plane Polarized, E38335