BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N1675; COLLNOAX2873;
Sample Donor Floyd,J.D.
Rock name Monzogabbro. 'Original entry: Essexite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Essexite intrusion
Locality details Craighead Quarry, Abington
50k map sheet Leadhills (15E)

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Map reference NS 9191 2376
Year collected 1999 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N1675

Cross Polarized, N1675

Plane Polarized, N1675

Plane Polarized, N1675