BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N11303; COLLNOPX575;
Sample Donor McMillan,A.A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sandstone, loose block on surface, from quarry?
Locality details One of the Simprin Quarry holes (disused and infilled), c. 1km NE of Skaithmuir Farm
50k map sheet Berwick-upon-Tweed (26)

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Map reference NT 84816 44550
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N11303

Cross Polarized, N11303

Plane Polarized, N11303

Plane Polarized, N11303