BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S44864; COLLNOXP424;
Sample Donor Read,W.A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandstone, Pale Red, Medium-Grained'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sandstone, pale red, medium-grained, typical of Gargunnock sandstones immediately N of position of 'Ochil Fault' as shown on old field map in Kippen district
Locality details "Brokencastle", NE corner of outcrop 1550 ft at 230 deg from Boquhan House
50k map sheet Stirling (39)

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Map reference NS 6666 9446
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S44864

Cross Polarized, S44864

Plane Polarized, S44864

Plane Polarized, S44864