BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E31459; COLLNOHS60;
Sample Donor Squirrell,H.C.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Protoquartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Old Red Sandstone. Top of St. Maughans Group.
Locality details Crindan Tunnel. 1700 Yds. N. at 10 deg. W. of Newport Station.
50k map sheet Newport (249)

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Map reference ST 3080 8978
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E31459

Cross Polarized, E31459

Plane Polarized, E31459

Plane Polarized, E31459