BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S24348
Sample Donor Simpson,J.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Coarse Ophitic Dolerite (Probably Qtd Group)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Coarse ophitic dolerite (probably qtD group), sill
Locality details Quarry, 400 yards N of triangulation point on Avisyard Hill
50k map sheet Sanquhar (15)

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Map reference NS 606 184
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S24348

Cross Polarized, S24348

Plane Polarized, S24348

Plane Polarized, S24348