BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S59954; COLLNOYC2493;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandstone And Siltstone, Veined And Mineralised'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Vein of carbonate with angular clasts of of fine sediment. Small crystals of galena and chalcopyrite
Locality details Old quarry, W of Loch of Yarrows and 220 m SW of Blackhill
50k map sheet Latheron (110)

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Map reference ND 300 441
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S59954

Cross Polarized, S59954

Plane Polarized, S59954

Plane Polarized, S59954