BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S94615; COLLNOCY27;
Sample Donor Akhurst, M.C.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Conglomeritic sandstone, base of thickly bedded sandstone, siltstone and claystone turbidite
Locality details E of road, NW of Auchenhay Bridge
50k map sheet Thornhill (9E)

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Map reference NX 7747 7745
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S94615

Cross Polarized, S94615

Plane Polarized, S94615

Plane Polarized, S94615