BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S50888; COLLNOBo6730;
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 Headswood Mill, Water Bore (1965); depth 132 ft 7 in
50k map sheet Airdrie (31)

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Map reference NS 834 817
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S50888

Cross Polarized, S50888

Plane Polarized, S50888

Plane Polarized, S50888