BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N1286; COLLNOETS604;
Sample Donor Smith, R.A
Rock name Wacke. 'Original entry: Greywacke Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Medium gw sst
Locality details 550m ESE of Birkcleugh
50k map sheet Leadhills (15E)

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Map reference NS 8558 2079
Year collected 1998 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N1286

Cross Polarized, N1286

Plane Polarized, N1286

Plane Polarized, N1286