BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S78086; S78086/A; S78086/B; COLLNOGY518;
Sample Donor Barnes,R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Meta-Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Banded and veined, from between dykes 1 and 3; with joint-parallel alteration
Locality details Kirkmabreck Quarry
50k map sheet Wigtown (4)

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Map reference NX 4797 5658
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S78086

Cross Polarized, S78086

Plane Polarized, S78086

Plane Polarized, S78086


S78086/A

Cross Polarized, S78086/A

Plane Polarized, S78086/A

Plane Polarized, S78086/A


S78086/B

Cross Polarized, S78086/B

Plane Polarized, S78086/B

Plane Polarized, S78086/B