BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S7170
Sample Donor Horne, J.; Peach, B.N.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Diabase'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Diabase, highly altered, Arenig or Bala
Locality details Boss S of Wee Hill, 1.5 miles SW of Barbette, Dalmellington
50k map sheet Ayr (14)

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Map reference NS 44 00
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S7170

Cross Polarized, S7170

Plane Polarized, S7170

Plane Polarized, S7170