BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S3979
Sample Donor Macconachie,A.F.; Peach, B.N.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Amygdaloidal Diabase'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Amygdaloidal diabase
Locality details Bordlands Rings, 3.5 miles E of S of West Linton
50k map sheet Peebles (24)

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Map reference NT 156 463
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S3979

Cross Polarized, S3979

Plane Polarized, S3979

Plane Polarized, S3979