BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E30298; COLLNOHS31;
Sample Donor Squirrell,H.C.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Protoquartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Middle coal measures. Sandstone above 4 ft. seam.
Locality details 2675 Yds. W. at 17 deg. N. of Pontnewydd Station.
50k map sheet Newport (249)

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Map reference ST 2685 9680
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E30298

Cross Polarized, E30298

Plane Polarized, E30298

Plane Polarized, E30298