BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S23930
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Pyroxene Andesite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pyroxene andesite, constitute three flows of which 324 (S23929) is lowest, 326 (S23931) is highest
Locality details Right bank of Parkhall Burn, 290 yards 10 deg N of E of Parkhead
50k map sheet Hamilton (23)

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Map reference NS 8657 3057
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S23930

Cross Polarized, S23930

Plane Polarized, S23930

Plane Polarized, S23930