BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S50887; COLLNOBo6728;
Sample Donor Read,W.A.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Very typical, 'dirty', evenly laminated sandstone with carbon flakes scattered throughout and aligned parallel to lamination. Horizon from just above Calmy Blaes.
Locality details Kinneil Colliery, U/G angled bore from North Splint Mine; depth 379 ft 8 in
50k map sheet Airdrie (31)

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Map reference NS 987 811
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S50887

Cross Polarized, S50887

Plane Polarized, S50887

Plane Polarized, S50887