BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S94601; COLLNOCY11;
Sample Donor Akhurst, M.C.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Coarse grained sandstone with sole structures at base from sandstone, siltstone and claystone turbidites, Cairnharrow Formation
Locality details Small abandoned quarry on W side of Brockloch Hill
50k map sheet Thornhill (9E)

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Map reference NX 7890 7241
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S94601

Cross Polarized, S94601

Plane Polarized, S94601

Plane Polarized, S94601