BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S65662; COLLNOHX 137;
Sample Donor Grout,A.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Argillaceous bedded cherts resting above pillow lavas, ?radiolarian (Arenig - Ordovician)
Locality details Gatelochside Burn, 2km E of New Cumnock
50k map sheet Sanquhar (15)

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Map reference NS 6471 1293
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S65662

Cross Polarized, S65662

Plane Polarized, S65662

Plane Polarized, S65662