BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S95994; COLLNOCYY125;
Sample Donor Akhurst, M.C.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornfelsed sandstone with weakly developed cleavage
Locality details E of Lochanhead near entrance to forest track to Hillhead
50k map sheet Thornhill (9E)

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Map reference NX 9181 7171
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S95994

Cross Polarized, S95994

Plane Polarized, S95994

Plane Polarized, S95994