BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S96838; S96838/A; S96838/B; COLLNOGY929;
Sample Donor Barnes,R.; Phillips, Emrys R.;
Rock name Siltstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Siltstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Muddy siltstone/very fine sandstone
Locality details Barr Hill, SSE of summit
50k map sheet Maxwelltown (9)

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Map reference NX 8364 9173
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S96838/A

Cross Polarized, S96838/A

Plane Polarized, S96838/A

Plane Polarized, S96838/A


S96838/B

Cross Polarized, S96838/B

Plane Polarized, S96838/B

Plane Polarized, S96838/B