BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S39631; COLLNOR3696/6;
Sample Donor Francis,E.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Trachyandesite, Silicified Phenocrysts'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Silicified trachyandesite lava with feldspar phenocrysts pseudomorphed in quartz, of Lower Carboniferous age.
Locality details Rashiehill (Survey) Bore (1951) Stirling 35NW/28 Depth 3696' 6"
50k map sheet Airdrie (31)

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Map reference NS 8386 7301
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S39631

Cross Polarized, S39631

Plane Polarized, S39631

Plane Polarized, S39631