BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S3612
Sample Donor Maconachie,A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Fine Felspathic Grit'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine felspathic grit, alkali feldspar and olig; much chd. Biotite, chlorite, calcite and muscovite
Locality details Near Wester Essenside, 6 miles WNW of Hawick
50k map sheet Jedburgh (17)

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Map reference NT 43 20
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S3612

Cross Polarized, S3612

Plane Polarized, S3612

Plane Polarized, S3612