BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S17855
Sample Donor Teall, J.J.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Old Red Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sandstone of Coronation Stone; see Fortey et al, Scot J Geol, Vol. 34, 145-152; compare ORS from Dunstaffnage S. 17856-17858 (Sheet 45)
Locality details Coronation Stone; probably from near Scone: best match is sandstone from Quarrymill
50k map sheet Perth (48)

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Map reference NO 120 252
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S17855

Cross Polarized, S17855

Plane Polarized, S17855

Plane Polarized, S17855