BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S78093; S78093/A; S78093/B; COLLNOGY525;
Sample Donor Barnes,R.
Rock name 'Original entry: Meta-Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments With veins by diorite then all cut by joint-parallel veins
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


S78093

Cross Polarized, S78093

Plane Polarized, S78093

Plane Polarized, S78093


S78093/A

Cross Polarized, S78093/A

Plane Polarized, S78093/A

Plane Polarized, S78093/A


S78093/B

Cross Polarized, S78093/B

Plane Polarized, S78093/B

Plane Polarized, S78093/B