BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S53563; COLLNOZH681;
Sample Donor Paterson,I.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Gritty Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Gritty sandstone, Lower ORS
Locality details 400 yds N 30 deg W of Burnhead
50k map sheet Forfar (57)

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Map reference NO 5546 4478
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S53563

Cross Polarized, S53563

Plane Polarized, S53563

Plane Polarized, S53563