BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S50992
Sample Donor Eden,R.A.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lower coal measures, 1/2 inch coal position rock near top 10 inches variegated mudstone berween 2 seatearths, 12 feet below base of thick sandstone
Locality details E bank of River Nith, 1250 yards W of Holestane 7.5 miles SE of Sanquhar
50k map sheet Sanquhar (15)

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Map reference NX 8608 9958
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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S50992

Cross Polarized, S50992

Plane Polarized, S50992

Plane Polarized, S50992