BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S23948
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Bytownite-Phyric Olivine Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Bytownite-phyric olivine basalt, lava in feldspar tables: looks non-porphyritic in some sections
Locality details Right bank Parkhall Burn 1170 yards N of Parkhead
50k map sheet Hamilton (23)

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Map reference NS 8633 3161
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S23948

Cross Polarized, S23948

Plane Polarized, S23948

Plane Polarized, S23948