BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S30201
Sample Donor Simpson,J.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Decomposed Olivine Basalt (Brecciated)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Decomposed olivine basalt (brecciated), bedded ash of L.O.R.S. age
Locality details 600 yards SSW of 1490 Foredibban Hill
50k map sheet Sanquhar (15)

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Map reference NS 695 185
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S30201

Cross Polarized, S30201

Plane Polarized, S30201

Plane Polarized, S30201