BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E3579; COLLNO39;
Sample Donor Strahan, A.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Micaceous Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Principle building stone of neighbourhood of Swansea.
Locality details West Quarry, Cochett. (Black Pennant).
50k map sheet Swansea (247)

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Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E3579

Cross Polarized, E3579

Plane Polarized, E3579

Plane Polarized, E3579