BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S77031; COLLNOLX616;
Sample Donor Stone,P.
Rock name Wacke.
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Greywacke above flutes which plunge 40 degrees NE and bedding 060/82N normal. Current flow is down plunge, i.e. from SW when restored (LLandeilo-Caradoc)
Locality details Glen Burn, N of Cairnryan
50k map sheet Stranraer (3)

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Map reference NX 0686 6966
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S77031

Cross Polarized, S77031

Plane Polarized, S77031

Plane Polarized, S77031