BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number N2922; COLLNOETS783;
Sample Donor Smith, R.A
Rock name 'Original entry: Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dark greenish grey dolerite
Locality details SE side of disused quarry, 630m NE of East Mainshill
50k map sheet Ayr (14W)

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Map reference NS 3497 1224
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


N2922

Cross Polarized, N2922

Plane Polarized, N2922

Plane Polarized, N2922