BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E54860; COLLNOWV297;
Sample Donor Wilson,A.A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Upper portion of sandstone, Gelli formation. Mercia mudstone group.
Locality details 90 m. SE. of Oldcastle Mill, Oldcastle near Malfas.
50k map sheet Nantwich (122)

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Map reference SJ 4707 4448
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E54860

Cross Polarized, E54860

Plane Polarized, E54860

Plane Polarized, E54860