BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S30198
Sample Donor Simpson,J.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Ophitic Olivine Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Ophitic olivine basalt, 12 foot E-W dyke, unclassed basic dyke
Locality details Poldownie Burn 600 yards NE of Glenmuirshaw
50k map sheet Sanquhar (15)

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Map reference NS 698 204
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S30198

Cross Polarized, S30198

Plane Polarized, S30198

Plane Polarized, S30198