BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S35159
Sample Donor Simpson,J.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Olivine dolerite, inclined dyke on top of cornstone
Locality details Old quarry 500 yards SE of Kilchattan Pier
50k map sheet Arran (Millport) (21)

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Map reference NS 106 542
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S35159

Cross Polarized, S35159

Plane Polarized, S35159

Plane Polarized, S35159