BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S47605
Sample Donor Read,W.A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Limestone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Limestone pebbles from conglomerate near top of Downie's Loup Sandstone
Locality details Skiddaw, 3400 ft at 234 deg from Stronend summit
50k map sheet Stirling (39)

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Map reference NS 6293 8887
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S47605

Cross Polarized, S47605

Plane Polarized, S47605

Plane Polarized, S47605