BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S23841
Sample Donor Eyles,V.A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine-Rich Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Olivine-rich basalt, probably a lava
Locality details At sharp bend in road on W side, 700 feet NNE of Knocksane
50k map sheet Ayr (14)

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Map reference NS 390 196
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S23841

Cross Polarized, S23841

Plane Polarized, S23841

Plane Polarized, S23841