BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S6163
Sample Donor Geikie,A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Ophitic Olivine Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Ophitic olivine dolerite, decomposed, supposed Permian neck
Locality details E side of Greenhill, Waterside
50k map sheet Ayr (14)

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Map reference NS 44 09
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S6163

Cross Polarized, S6163

Plane Polarized, S6163

Plane Polarized, S6163