BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S95132; COLLNOMY1417;
Sample Donor Gould,D.
Rock name Dolerite (Synonymous With Microgabbro). 'Original entry: Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dolerite with occasional plagioclase phenocrysts, ?Permo-Carboniferous
Locality details Cairn Burn 700m upstream of confluence with Spital Burn
50k map sheet Banchory (66E)

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Map reference NO 6567 8212
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S95132

Cross Polarized, S95132

Plane Polarized, S95132

Plane Polarized, S95132