BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S53197
Sample Donor Black,F.C.; Elliot,R.W.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Feldspar -Phyric Andesitic Tholeiite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Feldspar -phyric andesitic tholeiite, highly feldspar-phyric intrusion
Locality details Fauldhouse Colliery, No. 5 Development, 41 Section (Creepie Coal) 900 feet NE of Glenwharrie
50k map sheet Sanquhar (15)

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Map reference NS 7180 1510
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S53197

Cross Polarized, S53197

Plane Polarized, S53197

Plane Polarized, S53197