BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S24081
Sample Donor Simpson,J.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Picrite (Ultrabasic Facies Of Theralite Essexite), Sill Group 1 Kylite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Picrite (ultrabasic facies of theralite essexite), sill Group 1 kylite, sill in productive coal measures cf. with 298-301
Locality details 230 yards N of triangulation point at 1426 feet Benquhat Hill
50k map sheet Ayr (14)

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Map reference NS 467 103
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S24081

Cross Polarized, S24081

Plane Polarized, S24081

Plane Polarized, S24081