BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S129
Sample Donor Geikie,A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Basalt, vitreous edge of dolerite dyke
Locality details Wemyss Bay
50k map sheet Rothesay (29)

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Map reference NS 1900 6800
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S129

Cross Polarized, S129

Plane Polarized, S129

Plane Polarized, S129