BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E30291; COLLNOHS24;
Sample Donor Squirrell,H.C.
Rock name 'Original entry: Calcareous Protoquartzite (Bordering On Sub Arkose)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Upper Old Red Sandstone.
Locality details 700 Yds. W. at 25 deg. S. of Risca Station.
50k map sheet Newport (249)

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Map reference ST 2338 9035
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E30291

Cross Polarized, E30291

Plane Polarized, E30291

Plane Polarized, E30291