BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S24687; S24687/A;
Sample Donor Anderson, E.M.
Rock name 'Original entry: Subophitic Basalt Probably Tertiary'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Subophitic basalt probably Tertiary, dyke W 15 deg N ?Tertiary, unclassed basic dyke
Locality details Auldhouse Burn, 1500 yards NW from Cairntable summit
50k map sheet Sanquhar (15)

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Map reference NS 716 253
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S24687

Cross Polarized, S24687

Plane Polarized, S24687

Plane Polarized, S24687


S24687/A

Cross Polarized, S24687/A

Plane Polarized, S24687/A

Plane Polarized, S24687/A