BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S23931
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 Left bank of Parkhall Burn, 250 yards 8 deg N of E of Parkhead
50k map sheet Hamilton (23)

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Map reference NS 8655 3057
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S23931

Cross Polarized, S23931

Plane Polarized, S23931

Plane Polarized, S23931