BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E31462; COLLNOHS63;
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 Exposure, 2900 Yds. E. at 30 deg. N. of Cefn-on Halt.
50k map sheet Newport (249)

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Map reference ST 2015 8560
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E31462

Cross Polarized, E31462

Plane Polarized, E31462

Plane Polarized, E31462