BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N1280; COLLNOETS598;
Sample Donor Smith, R.A
Rock name Limestone. 'Original entry: Limestone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Oncolitic limestone pebble
Locality details Holmhead Burn, 370m NE of Glendouran
50k map sheet Leadhills (15E)

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Map reference NS 8782 2116
Year collected 1998 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N1280

Cross Polarized, N1280

Plane Polarized, N1280

Plane Polarized, N1280