BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S49477
Sample Donor Davies,A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Bearing Tholeiite, Salem Type (Qt)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Olivine-bearing tholeiite, Salem type (QT), dolerite dyke
Locality details 650 yards E 20 deg S of Lightshaw Farm
50k map sheet Sanquhar (15)

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Map reference NS 7190 2820
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S49477

Cross Polarized, S49477

Plane Polarized, S49477

Plane Polarized, S49477