BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S30331
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Tholeiite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Tholeiite, Dol. Dyke 8 to 10 feet wide, beautiful feldspar skeletons in mesostasis, aM
Locality details Afton Water 300 yards SSE of Laight
50k map sheet Sanquhar (15)

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Map reference NS 614 114
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S30331

Cross Polarized, S30331

Plane Polarized, S30331

Plane Polarized, S30331