BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S27061
Sample Donor Ross, George
Rock name 'Original entry: Andesitic Tholeiite (Am)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Andesitic tholeiite (aM), dyke in Carb. WNW-ESE, same dyke as 17 and 21, Tertiary
Locality details Quarry W side of road 300 yards SSE of Andershaw
50k map sheet Sanquhar (15)

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Map reference NS 832 250
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S27061

Cross Polarized, S27061

Plane Polarized, S27061

Plane Polarized, S27061