BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S24801
Sample Donor Ross, George
Rock name 'Original entry: Andesitic Tholeiite (Am)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Andesitic tholeiite (aM), from dyke passing WNW ESE and crossing Kennox coalfield, Tertiary
Locality details In Kennox Water, 1400 feet from mouth
50k map sheet Sanquhar (15)

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Map reference NS 799 274
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S24801

Cross Polarized, S24801

Plane Polarized, S24801

Plane Polarized, S24801