BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S43452; COLLNOXP228;
Sample Donor Read,W.A.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Coal replacement by Calciulm carbonate in horizontal ribs up to 8 mm thick [For detailed localities see W A Read's Collecting lists]
Locality details Herbertshire No 5 Pit, 1270' 162 deg from S point of Househill Steading
50k map sheet Airdrie (31)

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Map reference NS 84010 82050
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S43452

Cross Polarized, S43452

Plane Polarized, S43452

Plane Polarized, S43452