BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E30301; COLLNOHS34;
Sample Donor Squirrell,H.C.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Protoquartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lower coal measures. "Farewell Rock" horizon.
Locality details 1750 Yds. S. at 18 deg. E. of Pontnewydd Station.
50k map sheet Newport (249)

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Map reference SO 2785 0032
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E30301

Cross Polarized, E30301

Plane Polarized, E30301

Plane Polarized, E30301