BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S15659
Sample Donor Flett,J.S.; Tait,D.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Essexite, Granular Augite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Essexite, granular augite
Locality details NW dyke at Craighead, 1 mile a little N of W of Abington
50k map sheet Sanquhar (15)

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Map reference NS 918 238
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S15659

Cross Polarized, S15659

Plane Polarized, S15659

Plane Polarized, S15659