BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S36045; S36045/A; S36045/B;
Sample Donor Tyrrell, G.W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Nepheline Syenite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Nepheline syenite, Lugar sill
Locality details No. 16 Bore, land of Mortonmuir Cronberry, depth 92 fathoms 2 feet 6 inches
50k map sheet Ayr (14)

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Map reference NS 5984 2337
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S36045

Cross Polarized, S36045

Plane Polarized, S36045

Plane Polarized, S36045


S36045/A

Cross Polarized, S36045/A

Plane Polarized, S36045/A

Plane Polarized, S36045/A


S36045/B

Cross Polarized, S36045/B

Plane Polarized, S36045/B

Plane Polarized, S36045/B