BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S29629
Sample Donor Simpson,J.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Tholeiite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Tholeiite, dolerite dyke, Tertiary
Locality details Junction of Polstacher Burn with Kello Water
50k map sheet Sanquhar (15)

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Map reference NS 688 091
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S29629

Cross Polarized, S29629

Plane Polarized, S29629

Plane Polarized, S29629