BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E24518; MR18612; COLLNOIRAQ PETCO;
Sample Donor Henson.
Rock name Silicate-Sand. 'Original entry: Sand'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments "Whistling Sands". Shell sand.
Locality details Portheor Beach. Approx 10.5 miles WSW. of Nefyn
50k map sheet Aberdaron and Bardsey Island (133)

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Map reference SH 166 299
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E24518

Cross Polarized, E24518

Plane Polarized, E24518

Plane Polarized, E24518