BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S96060; COLLNOETS126;
Sample Donor Smith, R.A
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Tuffaceous Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Buff tuffaceous medium grained sandstone + MnO2
Locality details March Burn, to E, 450m S 40deg E of Connor Hill top
50k map sheet New Cumnock (15W)

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Map reference NS 7163 1955
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S96060

Cross Polarized, S96060

Plane Polarized, S96060

Plane Polarized, S96060