BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E16920
Sample Donor Whitehead,T.H.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Grit'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Concretion in Alveley Grindstone (Beds Keele Group). Grit with calcite cement.
Locality details Quarry 100 yards N.N.W. of Alveley.
50k map sheet Dudley (167)

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Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E16920

Cross Polarized, E16920

Plane Polarized, E16920

Plane Polarized, E16920