BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record
| Sample number | S56741; COLLNOBO8058; |
|---|---|
| Sample Donor | Dean,J.M.; Specimen from bores (Scotland); |
| Rock name | 'Original entry: Limestone' |
| Stratigraphy | Not entered |
| Comments | Unusual occurrence of limestone in Black Metals (Limestone Coal Formation) |
| Locality details | Edinburgh - Stirling Motorway, bore no. 22, Pirnhall roundabout, near Bannockburn, depth 74 ft 6 in to 75 ft 8 in |
| 50k map sheet | Stirling (39) |
| Map reference | NS 8041 8966 |
| Year collected | Not entered |
| Bore name | Not applicable |
| Confidentiality | No restrictions |
Petrological thin sections
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Transition from XPL to PPL light
S56741
