BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S67420; COLLNOBX1084;
Sample Donor Henderson,W.G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Siltstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Siltstone in fold axis, Birnam Grits, ?L Cambrian
Locality details Near E end of Birnam Quarry, 380 m NE of Rohallion Castle ruins
50k map sheet Perth (48)

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Map reference NO 0405 4040
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S67420

Cross Polarized, S67420

Plane Polarized, S67420

Plane Polarized, S67420