BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S47465
Sample Donor Elliot,R.W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine Basalt (Cf. Dalmeny Type)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Olivine basalt (cf. Dalmeny type), vent intrusion, Carboniferous
Locality details Summit of Tinnishill, 3.5 miles WSW of Newcastleton Station
50k map sheet Langholm (11)

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Map reference NY 431 855
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S47465

Cross Polarized, S47465

Plane Polarized, S47465

Plane Polarized, S47465