BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S22478; S22478/a;
Sample Donor Simpson,J.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Contains Apophyllite, Aegirine Edged With Acmite And Soda Amphibole'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Contains apophyllite, aegirine edged with acmite and soda amphibole, vein 8 feet 12 inches thick in S22477
Locality details Bridge over River Ayr, right bank of river
50k map sheet Ayr (14)

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Map reference NS 516 255
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S22478

Cross Polarized, S22478

Plane Polarized, S22478

Plane Polarized, S22478


S22478/a

Cross Polarized, S22478/a

Plane Polarized, S22478/a

Plane Polarized, S22478/a