BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S1695
Sample Donor Geikie,A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Tholeiite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Tholeiite, dyke N side, near sandstone
Locality details Near Wemyss Bay Railway Station
50k map sheet Rothesay (29)

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Map reference NS 193 684
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S1695

Cross Polarized, S1695

Plane Polarized, S1695

Plane Polarized, S1695