BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S41490; S41490/A; COLLNOYC505;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Argillaceous Calcite Mudstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Argillaceous calcite mudstone, ochre yellow porcellanous limestone forming roof of limestone in position of Hurlford main seam
Locality details Mauchline Colliery, face of exploratory heading leading W from S end of Mossgiel Dook, 550 yards N 40 deg W of E. Mossgiel
50k map sheet Ayr (14)

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Map reference NS 487 289
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S41490

Cross Polarized, S41490

Plane Polarized, S41490

Plane Polarized, S41490


S41490/A

Cross Polarized, S41490/A

Plane Polarized, S41490/A

Plane Polarized, S41490/A