BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S23811
Sample Donor Read, H.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende Andesite With Biotite And Quartz'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hornblende andesite with biotite and quartz, lava
Locality details Quarry 300 yards W of Sherrifflats, Thankerton
50k map sheet Hamilton (23)

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Map reference NS 9710 3727
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S23811

Cross Polarized, S23811

Plane Polarized, S23811

Plane Polarized, S23811