BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N2151; COLLNOETS653;
Sample Donor Smith, R.A
Rock name Andesite; Basalt;. 'Original entry: Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Andesitic basalt
Locality details Old Quarry, S of Dunure Mains
50k map sheet Ayr (14W)

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Map reference NS 2542 1483
Year collected 1999 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N2151

Cross Polarized, N2151

Plane Polarized, N2151

Plane Polarized, N2151