BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S78088; S78088/A; COLLNOGY520;
Sample Donor Barnes,R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Meta-Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Banded, with fine joint-parallel alteration zones
Locality details Kirkmabreck Quarry
50k map sheet Wigtown (4)

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Map reference NX 4802 5660
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S78088

Cross Polarized, S78088

Plane Polarized, S78088

Plane Polarized, S78088


S78088/A

Cross Polarized, S78088/A

Plane Polarized, S78088/A

Plane Polarized, S78088/A