BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N1278; COLLNOETS596;
Sample Donor Smith, R.A
Rock name Andesite. 'Original entry: Andesitic Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Grey, heterogeneous andesitic igneous rock?
Locality details Shield Burn, 680m SW of Gilkerscleuch Mavis
50k map sheet Leadhills (15E)

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Map reference NS 8949 2305
Year collected 1998 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N1278

Cross Polarized, N1278

Plane Polarized, N1278

Plane Polarized, N1278