BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S96828; S96828/A; S96828/B; COLLNOGY919;
Sample Donor Barnes,R.; Phillips, Emrys R.;
Rock name Metamorphic Rock (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Metamorphic Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Metasiltstone/silty mudstone
Locality details Barncoughlaw
50k map sheet Wigtown (4E)

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Map reference NX 4459 6806
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S96828/A

Cross Polarized, S96828/A

Plane Polarized, S96828/A

Plane Polarized, S96828/A


S96828/B

Cross Polarized, S96828/B

Plane Polarized, S96828/B

Plane Polarized, S96828/B