BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N1983; COLLNOCYY198;
Sample Donor Akhurst, M.C.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Non calcareous wacke sandstone with grains of coarse sand size
Locality details Quarry at roadside of A701 where Kinnelhall Burn crosses road
50k map sheet Lochmaben (10W)

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Map reference NY 0721 9421
Year collected 1999 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N1983

Cross Polarized, N1983

Plane Polarized, N1983

Plane Polarized, N1983