BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E27564; COLLNOGG 452;
Sample Donor Green,G.W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Chert Or Silicified Conglomerate'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Silicified dolomitic conglomerate (prob.pebble of Carb.Lst.) from mining rubbish turned out of a vein. Hydrothermal or groundwater. This may be part of the vein wallrock. Compare E.23834-7.
Locality details 200yds.ENE.of 827 on Compton Martin Wells Road, 3/4ml. From Miner's Arms in direction of Wells
50k map sheet Wells (280)

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Map reference ST 551 512
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E27564

Cross Polarized, E27564

Plane Polarized, E27564

Plane Polarized, E27564