BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E21084; COLLNOBW145;
Sample Donor Welch,F.B.A.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Quartzitic Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sandstone in Drybrook Limestone. (S R).
Locality details Farthinghill Quarry, 800 Yds. NW. of Portskewett Church and 1200 Yds. E. of Caldecot Church.
50k map sheet Chepstow (250)

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Map reference ST 494 886
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E21084

Cross Polarized, E21084

Plane Polarized, E21084

Plane Polarized, E21084