BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S27580
Sample Donor Simpson,J.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Acid Andesite (Silicified) (Ac1)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments ?Acid andesite (silicified) (Ac1), Lava
Locality details 1000 yards SSW of Corsencon Hill
50k map sheet Sanquhar (15)

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Map reference NS 666 137
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S27580

Cross Polarized, S27580

Plane Polarized, S27580

Plane Polarized, S27580