BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S47458
Sample Donor Elliot,R.W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Olivine basalt, ?sill or lava, Glencartholm volcanic beds (probably not in situ)
Locality details Burn along county boudary 1330 yards SSW of Whisgills, 2.5 miles SW of Newcastleton
50k map sheet Langholm (11)

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Map reference NY 449 828
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S47458

Cross Polarized, S47458

Plane Polarized, S47458

Plane Polarized, S47458