BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S94596; COLLNOCY6;
Sample Donor Akhurst, M.C.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Poorly sorted sandstone grades up into cross bedded laminated siltstone
Locality details Small abandoned quarry E of Dumhumphry to Auchenhay Bridge road
50k map sheet Thornhill (9E)

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Map reference NX 7753 7652
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S94596

Cross Polarized, S94596

Plane Polarized, S94596

Plane Polarized, S94596