BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E51855; COLLNOLC24;
Sample Donor Merriman,R.J.
Rock name Dolerite (Synonymous With Microgabbro). 'Original entry: Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Carboniferous.
Comments Whin Sill
Locality details Longcleugh BH No. 1. Above White Walls Burn, 5100 ft. 247 deg from Ninebanks Church, West Allendale
50k map sheet Hexham (19)

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Map reference NY 7686 5181
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Longcleugh Mine No.1
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E51855

Cross Polarized, E51855

Plane Polarized, E51855

Plane Polarized, E51855