BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S25551
Sample Donor Eyles,V.A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sparsely Feldspar-Phyric Andesite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sparsely feldspar-phyric andesite, dyke-like intrusion cutting sediments of L.O.R.S. age near edge of Mochum Hill Volcanic Neck, cf. S24338
Locality details Middle of S side of Mochrum Hill, 2 miles W of Maybole
50k map sheet Ayr (14)

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Map reference NS 267 097
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S25551

Cross Polarized, S25551

Plane Polarized, S25551

Plane Polarized, S25551