BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S27044
Sample Donor Ross, George
Rock name 'Original entry: Andesite Tholeiite (Am)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Andesite tholeiite (aM), WNW-ESE dyke in calcif. Sandstone series, Tertiary
Locality details In stream 250 yards SW of Kennoxhead
50k map sheet Sanquhar (15)

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Map reference NS 770 242
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S27044

Cross Polarized, S27044

Plane Polarized, S27044

Plane Polarized, S27044