BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45856; COLLNOYC740;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Hydrothermal vein in basalt
Locality details Torphin Quarry, new excavation 500 yds WSW of Torphin Golf Clubhouse (loose block)
50k map sheet Edinburgh (32)

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Map reference NT 1993 6763
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S45856

Cross Polarized, S45856

Plane Polarized, S45856

Plane Polarized, S45856