BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E30293; COLLNOHS26;
Sample Donor Squirrell,H.C.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Protoquartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Upper Old Red Sandstone.
Locality details 2150 Yds. N. at 30 deg. E. of Risca Station.
50k map sheet Newport (249)

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Map reference ST 2492 9230
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E30293

Cross Polarized, E30293

Plane Polarized, E30293

Plane Polarized, E30293