BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N1985; COLLNOCYY200;
Sample Donor Akhurst, M.C.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Wacke sandstone with grained up to coarse or very coarse(lithic clasts) sand, also red coloured mica
Locality details Old quarry 320m NW of Rachills House
50k map sheet Lochmaben (10W)

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Map reference NY 0609 9455
Year collected 1999 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N1985

Cross Polarized, N1985

Plane Polarized, N1985

Plane Polarized, N1985