BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S96788; COLLNOBRS983;
Sample Donor Merriman,R.J.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Phyllitic sandstone/siltstone (S Upland Fault)
Locality details Disused quarry, A703, 5km S of Penicuik
50k map sheet Peebles (24E)

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Map reference NT 2371 5441
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S96788

Cross Polarized, S96788

Plane Polarized, S96788

Plane Polarized, S96788