BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S25515; S25515/a;
Sample Donor Simpson,J.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Picrite (Ultrabasic Facies Of Theralitic Essexite), Sill Group 1 Kylite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Picrite (ultrabasic facies of theralitic essexite), sill Group 1 kylite, see also S24081
Locality details Craigdonkey near triangulation point on 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


S25515

Cross Polarized, S25515

Plane Polarized, S25515

Plane Polarized, S25515


S25515/a

Cross Polarized, S25515/a

Plane Polarized, S25515/a

Plane Polarized, S25515/a