BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N2219; COLLNOETS675;
Sample Donor Smith, R.A
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine purplish brown sandstone + mica
Locality details Burn 500m N of Knoweside
50k map sheet Ayr (14W)

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Map reference NS 2562 1329
Year collected 1999 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N2219

Cross Polarized, N2219

Plane Polarized, N2219

Plane Polarized, N2219