BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S44971; COLLNOXP389;
Sample Donor Read,W.A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandstone, Very Fine-Grained With Micaceous Films, Brick Red'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sandstone, very fine-grained with micaceous films, brick red (same bed as S. 44970 but in oxidised or stained state)
Locality details Gargunnock Burn, E bank, c. 1500 ft S 6 deg W from Gargunnock Church; immediately S of S. 44970
50k map sheet Stirling (39)

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Map reference NS 7066 9386
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S44971

Cross Polarized, S44971

Plane Polarized, S44971

Plane Polarized, S44971