BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45892; COLLNOXP340;
Sample Donor Read,W.A.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Limestone streaky, with paler and darker patches; shell fragments. More calcareous nodule surrounded by argillaceous marly matrix.
Locality details Corrie Burn, left (E) bank, from middle of outcrop of White Coral or Lithostrotion limestone about 20 ft below lowest exposed portion of Hurlet Limestone. 2350 ft at 239o deg from Corrie
50k map sheet Airdrie (31)

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Map reference NS 684 787
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S45892

Cross Polarized, S45892

Plane Polarized, S45892

Plane Polarized, S45892