BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S95986; S95986/a; S95986/b; COLLNOCYY117;
Sample Donor Akhurst, M.C.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine grained sandstone with aligned/elongated grains
Locality details 450m SE of Lochrutton Parish Church
50k map sheet Thornhill (9E)

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Map reference NX 9157 7325
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S95986/a

Cross Polarized, S95986/a

Plane Polarized, S95986/a

Plane Polarized, S95986/a


S95986/b

Cross Polarized, S95986/b

Plane Polarized, S95986/b

Plane Polarized, S95986/b