BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S94600; COLLNOCY10;
Sample Donor Akhurst, M.C.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sandstone from medium bedded sandstone, siltstone and claystone turbidites, Cairnharrow Formation
Locality details Very small abandoned quarry SE of drive to Mains of Minnydow
50k map sheet Thornhill (9E)

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Map reference NX 8035 7113
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S94600

Cross Polarized, S94600

Plane Polarized, S94600

Plane Polarized, S94600