BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S57605; COLLNOBO8360;
Sample Donor Read,W.A.; Specimen from bores (Scotland);
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sandstone, mostly medium- and coarse-grained, fining upwards, pale greenish grey, kaolinitic, chloritic, some mudstone inclusions; soft, jointed, broken and with a gradational base. Passage Group, Lower Fireclays, 22.44 m below base of Netherwood Co
Locality details IGS no. 2 Throsk Bore 1970, NS89SE/169, depth 111.44 m
50k map sheet Stirling (39)

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Map reference NS 8576 9135
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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S57605

Cross Polarized, S57605

Plane Polarized, S57605

Plane Polarized, S57605