BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N2217; COLLNOETS673;
Sample Donor Smith, R.A
Rock name Andesite; Basalt;. 'Original entry: Andesite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Mid grey phenocryst rich basaltic andesite
Locality details Burn 1070m E of Dunure Mains
50k map sheet Ayr (14W)

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Map reference NS 2653 1483
Year collected 1999 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N2217

Cross Polarized, N2217

Plane Polarized, N2217

Plane Polarized, N2217