BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N1274; COLLNOETS592;
Sample Donor Smith, R.A
Rock name Volcaniclastic-Breccia. 'Original entry: Volcanic Breccia'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Volcanic breccia - conglomerate
Locality details 820m N of Mountherrick
50k map sheet Leadhills (15E)

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Map reference NS 8567 2354
Year collected 1998 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N1274

Cross Polarized, N1274

Plane Polarized, N1274

Plane Polarized, N1274