BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S26729
Sample Donor Tait,D.
Rock name Not entered
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Irregular intrusion, probably a sill
Locality details Temporary exposure in excavation for cinema in High St. nearly opposite John Knox's House.
50k map sheet Edinburgh (32)

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Map reference NT 2611 7366
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S26729

Cross Polarized, S26729

Plane Polarized, S26729

Plane Polarized, S26729