BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45099; COLLNOJE4316;
Sample Donor Earp, J.R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Calcitised, Silicified Tuffaceous Sandstone Rwe'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Highest stratum accessible at low tide
Locality details Inchcolm, 560 yds W 30 deg S of centre of abbey cloister
50k map sheet Edinburgh (32)

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Map reference NT 1852 8241
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S45099

Cross Polarized, S45099

Plane Polarized, S45099

Plane Polarized, S45099