BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S26401
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Olivine basalt, cf. Hillhouse type, Carboniferous plug, non-porphyritic
Locality details Kersewell Quarry 2 miles 27 deg N of E of Carnwath post office
50k map sheet Peebles (24)

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Map reference NT 006 477
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S26401

Cross Polarized, S26401

Plane Polarized, S26401

Plane Polarized, S26401