BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S94628; COLLNOCY40;
Sample Donor Akhurst, M.C.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sandstone, from base of thickly bedded turbidite unit
Locality details Quarry NE of summit of Ewe Brae
50k map sheet Thornhill (9E)

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Map reference NX 8348 7575
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S94628

Cross Polarized, S94628

Plane Polarized, S94628

Plane Polarized, S94628