BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S56731; COLLNOBO8015;
Sample Donor Read,W.A.; Specimen from bores (Scotland);
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Passage Group above lower fireclays. Sandstone, medium - coarse grained, fining upwards. Whitish-grey, cross-laminated, erosive base
Locality details IGS no. 1 (Arns Farm) bore, 1970, NS89SE/175, depth 31.00 - 31.08 m
50k map sheet Stirling (39)

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Map reference NS 8705 9350
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S56731

Cross Polarized, S56731

Plane Polarized, S56731

Plane Polarized, S56731