BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S96008; COLLNOETS74;
Sample Donor Smith, R.A
Rock name Basalt. 'Original entry: Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine grey basalt with occasional phenocrysts
Locality details Duneaton Water, 260m E 28deg S of junction with Mossy Burn
50k map sheet New Cumnock (15W)

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Map reference NS 7716 2273
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S96008

Cross Polarized, S96008

Plane Polarized, S96008

Plane Polarized, S96008