BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S99440; COLLNOPX454;
Sample Donor Browne,M.A.E.; McMillan,A.A.;
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated).
Stratigraphy Devonian. Cromlix Mudstone Formation.
Comments pale yellow sandstone with about 25 % irregular areas of red sandstone and isolated orange igneous pebbles
Locality details from west bank of River Tay near Inchbervis Castle, Stanley
50k map sheet Perth (48)

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Map reference NO 1228 3280
Year collected 1996 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S99440

Cross Polarized, S99440

Plane Polarized, S99440

Plane Polarized, S99440