BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E30302; COLLNOHS35;
Sample Donor Squirrell,H.C.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Orthoquartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lower coal measures. "Farewell Rock" horizon.
Locality details 1800 Yds. N. at 13 deg. E. of Risca Station.
50k map sheet Newport (249)

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Map reference SO 2435 9220
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E30302

Cross Polarized, E30302

Plane Polarized, E30302

Plane Polarized, E30302