BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N1984; COLLNOCYY199;
Sample Donor Akhurst, M.C.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine grained, micaceous wacke sandstone
Locality details Quarry near Rachills Laundry, extended since 1991, 120m SW of Rachills House
50k map sheet Lochmaben (10W)

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Map reference NY 0627 9423
Year collected 1999 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N1984

Cross Polarized, N1984

Plane Polarized, N1984

Plane Polarized, N1984