BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S26755
Sample Donor Simpson,J.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Andesitic Tholeiite (Am)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Andesitic tholeiite (aM), NE dyke, Tertiary
Locality details In Connel Burn 600 yards SW of Coalcreoch
50k map sheet Sanquhar (15)

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Map reference NS 598 108
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S26755

Cross Polarized, S26755

Plane Polarized, S26755

Plane Polarized, S26755