BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S23960
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Olivine basalt, lava from contact with felsite plug, appears to have been baked
Locality details Right bank of burn, 575 yards 23 deg N of E of N corner of Springhill Farm
50k map sheet Hamilton (23)

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Map reference NS 8449 3042
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S23960

Cross Polarized, S23960

Plane Polarized, S23960

Plane Polarized, S23960