BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S39
Sample Donor Geikie,A.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Olivine dolerite, dolerite dyke
Locality details Quarry roadside, near Knock Castle, N of Largs
50k map sheet Rothesay (29)

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Map reference NS 19 63
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S39

Cross Polarized, S39

Plane Polarized, S39

Plane Polarized, S39