BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S96830; S96830/A; S96830/B; S96830/C; COLLNOGY921;
Sample Donor Barnes,R.; Phillips, Emrys R.;
Rock name Metamorphic Rock (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Metamorphic Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Metasandstone and silty mudstone
Locality details Grey Mares Tail Burn
50k map sheet Loch Doon (8E)

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Map reference NX 4910 7264
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S96830/A

Cross Polarized, S96830/A

Plane Polarized, S96830/A

Plane Polarized, S96830/A


S96830/B

Cross Polarized, S96830/B

Plane Polarized, S96830/B

Plane Polarized, S96830/B


S96830/C

Cross Polarized, S96830/C

Plane Polarized, S96830/C

Plane Polarized, S96830/C