BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N2890; COLLNOETS751;
Sample Donor Smith, R.A
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine medium purplish brown sandstone
Locality details Water of Girvan, 150m W of Cloncaird Mains
50k map sheet Ayr (14W)

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Map reference NS 3563 0756
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N2890

Cross Polarized, N2890

Plane Polarized, N2890

Plane Polarized, N2890