BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S96896; S96896/A; S96896/B; COLLNOCYY164;
Sample Donor Akhurst, M.C.; Merriman,R.J.;
Rock name Tuff. 'Original entry: Tuff'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Silicified dust tuff
Locality details 2.7km N of Crocketford
50k map sheet Thornhill (9E)

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Map reference NX 826 754
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S96896

Cross Polarized, S96896

Plane Polarized, S96896

Plane Polarized, S96896


S96896/A

Cross Polarized, S96896/A

Plane Polarized, S96896/A

Plane Polarized, S96896/A


S96896/B

Cross Polarized, S96896/B

Plane Polarized, S96896/B

Plane Polarized, S96896/B