BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S27056
Sample Donor Ross, George
Rock name 'Original entry: Andesitic Tholeiite (Am)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Andesitic tholeiite (aM), dyke in calcif. Sandstone WNW-ESE, Tertiary
Locality details 600 yards E 20 deg S of triangulation point at 1200 feet near head of Carmacoup Burn
50k map sheet Sanquhar (15)

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Map reference NS 776 261
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S27056

Cross Polarized, S27056

Plane Polarized, S27056

Plane Polarized, S27056