BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E21088; COLLNOBW149;
Sample Donor Welch,F.B.A.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Drybrook sandstone (Chepstow Grit of Stanley Smith) Carboniferous Limestone Series.
Locality details Caerwent Quarries, 1300 Yds. SE. of Caerwent Church and 1200 Yds. NE. of Dewstone Cophill Quarry, 300 Yds. N. of Cophill Farm and 1700 Yds. ESE. of Itton Court.
50k map sheet Chepstow (250)

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Map reference ST 509 950
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E21088

Cross Polarized, E21088

Plane Polarized, E21088

Plane Polarized, E21088