BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S98766; COLLNOETS372;
Sample Donor Smith, R.A
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Greywacke sandstone
Locality details Glenwhiny Burn, 1090m E6degN of Meikle Knypestop
50k map sheet New Cumnock (15W)

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Map reference NS 774 173
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S98766

Cross Polarized, S98766

Plane Polarized, S98766

Plane Polarized, S98766