BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S96057; COLLNOETS123;
Sample Donor Smith, R.A
Rock name Dolerite (Synonymous With Microgabbro). 'Original entry: Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dark grey fine - medium crystalline dolerite
Locality details Outcrop 520m W 15deg S of Stony Hill cairn
50k map sheet New Cumnock (15W)

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Map reference NS 7204 2138
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S96057

Cross Polarized, S96057

Plane Polarized, S96057

Plane Polarized, S96057